Store owner – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)

€2,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali27 April 2023Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

An Italian store owner was fined EUR 2,000 for not providing enough information about their CCTV cameras. This case is significant because it emphasizes the need for businesses to inform customers about surveillance practices.

What happened

The store owner failed to give adequate information regarding CCTV surveillance in their shop.

Who was affected

Customers and visitors to the store who were under surveillance were affected.

What the authority found

The Italian data protection authority ruled that the store owner did not meet the requirements for informing people about CCTV usage.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder for all businesses to clearly communicate their surveillance practices. It highlights the importance of transparency in building trust with customers.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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