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Store owner – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)

€2,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali1 December 2022Italy
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A store owner was fined for not providing enough information about CCTV surveillance in their store. This matters because it emphasizes the need for businesses to inform customers and employees about surveillance practices. Companies must be transparent about how they monitor their premises.

What happened

The store owner failed to provide sufficient information about the use of CCTV cameras in their premises.

Who was affected

Customers and employees in the store were affected by the lack of information regarding CCTV surveillance.

What the authority found

The authority found that the store owner violated GDPR by not adequately informing individuals about the surveillance.

Why this matters

This ruling reinforces the necessity for businesses to communicate clearly about surveillance practices. Companies should ensure they comply with transparency requirements to protect privacy.

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Art. 13 GDPR
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Fine Date

1 December 2022

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€2,000

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