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Guido Scorza Resigns From Italy’s Privacy Authority During Corruption Probe

His departure follows raids by Rome prosecutors into alleged misuse of public funds at the data regulator.

Overview

  • Scorza announced irrevocable resignation in a social video and post, saying he bears no responsibility but that the authority needs restored credibility.
  • The Rome prosecutor is investigating Scorza and the other three board members, including president Pasquale Stanzione, for alleged embezzlement and corruption.
  • Guardia di Finanza searched the authority’s Rome headquarters and the members’ homes in four cities, seizing documents, phones, and computers.
  • The case centers on what prosecutors describe as a lax handling of public expenses and possible influence over enforcement decisions, with scrutiny of representational spending and cases involving Meta and Ita Airways.
  • The board can continue to function with three members, Parliament will be asked to name a replacement, and the matter could also be reviewed by the Corte dei Conti for potential damage to public finances.