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Application of the GDPR in the Context of a Business Transaction: Exchange of Employees’ Personal Data and the Right of Access

29 May 2026

A recent decision of the Italian data protection authority highlights the GDPR risks arising from the exchange of employees’ personal data during business transactions. This article analyzes the transfer of employee data between Alitalia and ITA Airways, the application of GDPR legal bases, and the importance of transparency and access rights in corporate restructuring processes.

Author:

Borinka Dobrnjac, Senior Associate at PR Legal