Mall.tv – €2,700 Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Czech privacy authority fined Mall.tv EUR 2,700 for using cameras to record and broadcast public spaces without a legal reason. The footage was so clear that people and vehicles could be easily identified. This case shows that businesses must have a valid reason for using surveillance technology, especially in public areas.
What happened
Mall.tv recorded and broadcasted public spaces with high-resolution cameras without a legal basis.
Who was affected
People and vehicles in the public spaces captured by Mall.tv's cameras.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that Mall.tv violated GDPR by recording public spaces without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to ensure they have a legal basis for surveillance, especially when it involves public spaces. It serves as a warning to companies using cameras to be mindful of privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Czech DPA (UOOU) fined Mall.tv EUR 2,700 for recording parts of the public space without a legal basis. The subject of the DPA's investigation was the operation of two cameras by a company. The cameras recorded parts of the public space and then broadcast the footage in real time on internet television. The footage was of such high resolution that people and vehicles passing by were clearly visible and identifiable.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Mall.tv in CZ
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů
Fine Amount
€2,700
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-631
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Mall.tv - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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