Shop Owner – €1,500 Fine (Austria, 2025)
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An Austrian shop owner was fined for using video cameras that recorded not just her shop but also the public area outside. Additionally, she shared a photo of a person captured by the cameras in an effort to identify them after a theft. This case shows the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance.
What happened
A shop owner used video surveillance that captured footage of public areas and shared a photo of a suspected thief without consent.
Who was affected
The individuals affected included the person in the photo and anyone recorded in the public area outside the shop.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the shop owner violated GDPR rules by not limiting surveillance to her shop and improperly sharing a person's image.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for businesses to carefully consider privacy laws when using surveillance cameras. Shop owners should ensure their surveillance practices are compliant to avoid fines.
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The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a shop owner. The controller used video surveillance to protect her shop. However, the cameras captured not only the shop itself, but also the public area in front of it. Additionally, the controller posted a photo of an individual captured by the video surveillance in an attempt to identify the person, who had been accused of stealing from the shop.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Shop Owner in AT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
27 October 2025
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3073
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Shop Owner - Austria (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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