H&M – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
H&M was fined for using video surveillance in its Italian stores without proper authorization. This matters because it highlights the importance of following privacy laws when monitoring employees. Companies need to ensure they have the right permissions before implementing surveillance systems.
What happened
H&M installed video surveillance systems in its stores without the required authorization.
Who was affected
Employees working in H&M's Italian stores were affected by the unauthorized surveillance.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that H&M operated its video surveillance systems unlawfully, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case shows that businesses must comply with privacy regulations when monitoring employees. It serves as a reminder for all companies to review their surveillance practices to avoid similar penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The case focused on video surveillance and employee monitoring, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
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Details
Fine Date
2 March 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€50,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6032About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. H&M - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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