Operator of CCTV of a residential building – €5,000 Fine (Belgium, 2020)
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A Belgian residential building operator was fined €5,000 for using CCTV cameras without proper consent from residents. The operator claimed consent was given through purchase contracts, but this was not valid. This case shows the importance of clear consent for surveillance in shared spaces.
What happened
The operator installed CCTV cameras in a residential building without valid resident consent.
Who was affected
Residents of the building monitored by CCTV cameras without proper consent.
What the authority found
The Belgian authority found the operator lacked a valid legal basis for using CCTV, as the claimed consent was not sufficient.
Why this matters
This ruling stresses the need for property managers to ensure clear and explicit consent for surveillance. It serves as a warning to verify consent methods, especially in shared living environments.
GDPR Articles Cited
The operator of video cameras on a residential property had installed cameras there to monitor the shared area of two blocks of flats. The data controller argued that the owners had given their consent to this by signing the notarised purchase contracts. However, the data protection authority had denied this after checking the contracts.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Operator of CCTV of a residential building in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
14 July 2020
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€5,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-357
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Operator of CCTV of a residential building - Belgium (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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