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Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. – €2,000 Fine (Greece, 2020)
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Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. was fined €2,000 for improperly installing surveillance cameras in areas where employees worked. This matters because it shows that companies must limit surveillance to only what is necessary for security.
What happened
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority fined Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. for installing surveillance cameras beyond necessary areas.
Who was affected
Employees of Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. who were monitored by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Hellenic DPA found that the company's surveillance practices violated the principle of data minimization, which requires only necessary data collection.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for businesses to carefully consider how and where they monitor employees. Companies should ensure their surveillance practices comply with data protection principles to avoid fines.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ιγνατιάδης Νικόλαος και ΣΙΑ Ε.Ε. - Greece (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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