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Municipality of Modica – €45,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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The Municipality of Modica was fined EUR 45,000 for using CCTV to monitor waste disposal sites without informing citizens adequately. The investigation revealed that the municipality also failed to manage data processing properly and did not appoint a data protection officer. This case highlights the importance of transparency in surveillance practices.
What happened
The Municipality of Modica monitored waste disposal sites with CCTV without providing sufficient information to citizens.
Who was affected
Citizens who were monitored by the CCTV without proper notification.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the municipality violated GDPR by not adequately informing the public about the CCTV usage.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the need for transparency in surveillance practices. Local governments must ensure they communicate clearly with citizens about how their data is being collected and used.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 45,000 on the municipality of Modica for monitoring waste disposal sites with CCTV without providing sufficient information to citizens. During its investigation, the DPA also found that the municipality had not properly regulated the processing with the companies responsible for the CCTV management. The municipality also failed to appoint a data protection officer and stored the recorded images excessively.
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Details
Fine Date
18 July 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€45,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Municipality of Modica - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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