Ministero della Cultura – €12,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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The Ministero della Cultura was fined for using video surveillance in a museum for employee discipline without proper notice. This case emphasizes the need for transparency when collecting personal data.
What happened
The Ministero della Cultura used surveillance footage for disciplinary actions against employees without adequately informing them.
Who was affected
Employees at the Archaeological Museum of Campobasso were affected by the surveillance practices.
What the authority found
The Italian Data Protection Authority fined the Ministero because it failed to inform individuals about how their data was being processed.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of transparency in data collection practices, reminding organizations to inform individuals about how their data is used.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 12,000 on the Ministero della Cultura. The controller, who is operating the Archaeological Museum of Campobasso, used video surveillance in the museum, with the purpose of protecting the museums assets. But the controller also used the footage for disciplinary purposes against employees. Additionally the controller failed to adequatly inform data subjects regarding the processing.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Ministero della Cultura in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
29 January 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€12,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1213
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Ministero della Cultura - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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