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Taksi Helsinki – €72,000 Fine (Finland, 2020)
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Taksi Helsinki was fined for failing to assess the risks of its camera surveillance system in taxis. The company did not conduct necessary data protection assessments, which is crucial for protecting personal data. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to prioritize data protection measures.
What happened
Taksi Helsinki did not assess risks or conduct data protection impact assessments for its surveillance system.
Who was affected
Passengers using Taksi Helsinki's services were affected by the lack of proper data protection measures.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated GDPR principles by not minimizing data processing and failing to assess risks.
Why this matters
This fine underscores the importance of conducting thorough risk assessments before implementing surveillance systems. Companies should prioritize data protection to avoid penalties.
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Among other things, the company had not assessed the risks and consequences of processing personal data before introducing a camera surveillance system that records audio and video in its taxis and had also failed to conduct data protection impact assessments of its processing activities, including the surveillance of security cameras, the processing of location data, automated decision making and profiling as part of its loyalty program. Furthermore, the processing of audio data was not in line with the GDPR principle of data minimization.
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No other enforcement actions found for Taksi Helsinki in FI
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Details
Fine Date
29 May 2020
Authority
Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto
Fine Amount
€72,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Taksi Helsinki - Finland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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