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Unknown – €8,000 Fine (Lithuania, 2020)
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A company in Lithuania was fined EUR 8,000 for recording sound on public transport buses without following the rules. This matters because it shows that companies must respect privacy laws when collecting data in public spaces. It reminds businesses to be careful about how they gather information from people.
What happened
The company conducted sound recordings on public transport buses without proper legal grounds.
Who was affected
Passengers using the public transport buses were affected by the sound recordings.
What the authority found
The Lithuanian DPA found that the company violated several GDPR rules regarding data collection and processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of following privacy laws when collecting data in public settings. Companies should ensure they have a valid reason for any data collection activities.
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The Lithuanian DPA (VDAI) fined a company EUR 8,000 for conducting sound recordings on public transport buses in violation of Article 5 GDPR, Article 13 GDPR, Article 24 GDPR and Article 35 GDPR.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Valstybine duomenu apsaugos inspekcija
Fine Amount
€8,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Lithuania (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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