Comune di Coccaglio – €6,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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Comune di Coccaglio was fined €6,000 for misusing video surveillance footage in a disciplinary action against an employee. This ruling matters because it shows that even lawful surveillance must be used appropriately and within its intended purpose. Organizations need to be careful about how they use surveillance data.
What happened
Comune di Coccaglio used video surveillance footage for disciplinary actions beyond its intended purpose.
Who was affected
An employee of Comune di Coccaglio was affected by the misuse of surveillance footage.
What the authority found
The Italian Data Protection Authority ruled that the use of surveillance footage exceeded the lawful purpose for which it was collected.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for organizations to clearly define and limit the use of surveillance data. Proper training and awareness of data protection rules are essential.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on the Commune di Coccaglio. The controller uses video surveillance to protect its warehouse property. While the use of video surveillance for this purpose is lawful, the controller also used the footage in a disciplinary procedure against an employee, which exceeded the scope of the surveillance. The controller also failed to adequately inform its employees about data processing and perform a data protection impact assessment.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Comune di Coccaglio in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 February 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€6,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1215
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Coccaglio - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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