Directorate of the Östra Skaraborg Rescue Service – €34,800 Fine (Sweden, 2021)
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The Swedish data protection authority fined the Östra Skaraborg Rescue Service EUR 34,800 for using surveillance cameras in fire stations where firefighters change clothes. This case shows that video monitoring should be limited to necessary situations to protect privacy.
What happened
The Östra Skaraborg Rescue Service used surveillance cameras 24/7 in areas where firefighters were changing, which was deemed excessive.
Who was affected
Firefighters at several fire stations in Östra Skaraborg were affected by the constant surveillance.
What the authority found
The Swedish DPA ruled that the continuous video monitoring was excessive and should be limited to emergencies, leading to a fine.
Why this matters
This decision highlights the need for organizations to carefully evaluate the necessity and scope of surveillance to ensure it respects privacy rights. It serves as a warning to limit monitoring to essential situations.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Swedish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 34,800 on the directorate of the Östra Skaraborg Rescue Service. The DPA had received information that several fire stations in Östra Skaraborg operated surveillance cameras that filmed areas where firefighters were changing during an emergency, whereupon it initiated a review of the camera surveillance. The video surveillance was taking place around the clock, although the controller itself stated that video surveillance was only required in case of emergency alarms. The DPA concludes that the 24/7 monitoring was too far-reaching, but notes that the controller had weighty reasons for the camera surveillance. However, the camera surveillance should be limited to emergencie cases. The fine is composed proportionally of EUR 29,800 for a violation of Art. 5 (1) a), c) GDPR and EUR 5,000 for a violation of Art. 32 (1), (4) GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Directorate of the Östra Skaraborg Rescue Service in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
9 June 2021
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€34,800
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-722
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Directorate of the Östra Skaraborg Rescue Service - Sweden (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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