Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. – €2,000 Fine (Greece, 2020)
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A Greek company was fined €2,000 for using surveillance cameras in areas where employees worked, which wasn't necessary for security. The cameras violated GDPR's data minimization principle by capturing more footage than needed. Businesses should ensure their security measures respect privacy by limiting surveillance to essential areas.
What happened
The company installed surveillance cameras in employee areas, violating GDPR's data minimization principle.
Who was affected
Employees of the Greek company whose activities were unnecessarily monitored by surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Greek data protection authority fined the company for not limiting camera surveillance to areas necessary for security, breaching GDPR's data minimization rule.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of balancing security needs with employee privacy. Companies should review surveillance practices to ensure they only monitor areas essential for security.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Hellenic DPA (HDPA) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. The controller had installed surveillance cameras covering areas where its employees were present. The controller claims that the cameras were installed for security purposes, as there had been incidents of theft in the past. Considering this, the surveillance system was intended to detect people entering the facilities. However, during the DPA's investigation, it was found that the camera installation was not limited to areas necessary for the protection of property. The DPA recognized this as a violation of the principle of data minimization.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. in GR
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 April 2020
Authority
Hellenic Data Protection Authority
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-634
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. - Greece (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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