Company – Fine (Germany, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A company in Bremen was found to have monitored employees and customers with video cameras without permission. This decision shows that businesses must respect privacy rights in the workplace. Although no fine was imposed, the ruling serves as a warning about unauthorized surveillance.
What happened
The company installed video cameras to monitor employees and customers without authorization.
Who was affected
Employees and customers who were monitored without their consent.
What the authority found
The Bremen DPA found that the company violated privacy rules by conducting unauthorized surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to respect privacy rights and obtain necessary permissions before monitoring individuals.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2023
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Enforcement Tracker ID
2234
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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