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Charly Mike s.r.l. – €3,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)
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Charly Mike s.r.l. was fined for not properly informing people about its video surveillance system at Hotel Olimpo. The hotel had many cameras recording guests and staff without the required signs. This matters because it highlights the importance of transparency in surveillance practices for businesses.
What happened
Charly Mike s.r.l. operated a video surveillance system without the necessary signage to inform people about it.
Who was affected
Guests and employees at Hotel Olimpo who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that Charly Mike s.r.l. violated GDPR rules by failing to inform individuals about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that businesses must clearly communicate their surveillance practices. Companies should ensure they have proper signage and consent mechanisms to avoid similar penalties.
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The Italian DPA (Garante) imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on Charly Mike s.r.l.. The controller is the hotel operator of the Hotel Olimpo in Alberobello. Garante received a complaint about the video surveillance system installed in the hotel. During the course of the investigation, it was found that the hotel facility had 17 fixed cameras and one with 360° recording, placed inside and outside the facility, recording both employees and customers. The system had been operated without the required signs indicating video surveillance.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Charly Mike s.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
26 November 2020
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€3,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Charly Mike s.r.l. - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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