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Basaren Drift AS – €19,900 Fine (Norway, 2021)
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Norway's data protection authority fined Basaren Drift AS for installing video cameras without a legal basis. The company recorded both employees and customers without properly informing them. This ruling emphasizes the need for businesses to have clear reasons and transparency when using surveillance.
What happened
The Norwegian DPA fined Basaren Drift AS for lacking a legal basis for its camera surveillance.
Who was affected
The ruling affected employees and customers recorded by the surveillance cameras at Basaren Drift AS.
What the authority found
The authority concluded that the company did not have a valid legal basis for the camera surveillance and failed to inform individuals adequately.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning for businesses about the importance of having a legal basis for surveillance and being transparent with individuals about how their data is used.
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The Norwegian DPA (Datatilsynet) has imposed a fine of EUR 19,900 on Basaren Drift AS. The controller had installed video cameras in its premises which recorded both its employees and customers. The Norwegian DPA concluded that the controller had no legal basis for the camera surveillance. In addition, the Norwegian DPA found that the controller did not provide sufficient information on the surveillance to the data subjects.
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Other enforcement actions involving Basaren Drift AS in NO
Details
Fine Date
21 March 2021
Authority
Datatilsynet (Norway)
Fine Amount
€19,900
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