Apartment building owners association – €500 Fine (Romania, 2020)
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An apartment building owners association in Romania was fined EUR 500 for posting a still image from their CCTV system without proper legal grounds. They also failed to inform residents about the surveillance and didn't secure the data properly. This case emphasizes the need for clear communication and strong security measures when using surveillance systems.
What happened
The association posted a CCTV image on a building billboard without a valid legal basis and failed to inform residents about the surveillance.
Who was affected
Residents and visitors of the apartment building whose images were captured by the CCTV system.
What the authority found
The Romanian authority fined the association for lacking a legal basis for the CCTV image use and failing to provide required information and security measures.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of transparency and security in video surveillance, reminding building operators to inform individuals and protect their data. It serves as a warning to ensure compliance with privacy laws when using CCTV systems.
GDPR Articles Cited
Export of a still image from a video surveillance system and posting of the image on the billboard of the building without sufficient legal basis. In addition, violation of the information obligations under Art. 12, 13 GDPR and violation of Art. 25 and 32 GDPR, because no sufficient information about the CCTV was given and because no sufficient technical and organizational security measures were taken to protect the personal data collected by the video surveillance system.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Apartment building owners association in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 September 2020
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-395
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Apartment building owners association - Romania (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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