Store owner – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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An Italian store owner was fined for not giving enough information about their CCTV cameras to customers. The Italian data protection authority found that the store failed to meet transparency requirements. This case reminds business owners to clearly inform visitors about surveillance practices.
What happened
A store owner did not provide sufficient information about CCTV surveillance in their store.
Who was affected
Customers and visitors to the store were affected by the lack of information regarding surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the store owner violated transparency obligations under data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of informing customers about surveillance. Business owners should ensure they communicate clearly about how and why they monitor their premises.
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The Italian DPA has fined a store owner EUR 2,000 for failing to provide sufficient information pursuant to Art. 13 GDPR about CCTV surveillance in their premises.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
1 December 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€2,000
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