Company – Fine (Germany, 2023)

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Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz1 January 2023Germany
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

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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Fine Date

1 January 2023

Authority

Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz

Enforcement Tracker ID

2235

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