What does Italian Data Protection Authority do?

The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) is an independent authority set up to protect fundamental rights and freedoms in connection with the processing of personal data, and to ensure respect for individuals' dignity. The DPA was set up in 1997, when the former Data Protection Act came into force. CONTACT INFORMATION The Italian DPA is based only in Rome. Our Address: Piazza di Monte Citorio, 121 – 00186 Roma Phone: +39-06-6967 71 Fax: +39-06-6967 73785 Front Office If you need information on processing and protecting personal data or wish to submit reports or claims to the DPA or ask questions, or if you need support regarding proceedings and relationships with the DPA or just would like to receive documents and information materials. Open Mon-Fri 10 AM to 1 PM Phone: +39-06-6967 71 / +39-06-6967 72917 Certified mail: urp@pec.gpdp.it Email: urp@gpdp.it Media and Outreach Service If you are a journalist or work in the media and communications sector. Phone: +39-06-6967 72752 Email: ufficiostampa@gpdp.it Questions and suggestions on the contents and operation of the website should be sent to: sitoweb@gpdp.it For any other request of a general nature, please email a message to: garante@gpdp.it