Comune di Coccaglio – €6,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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The Commune di Coccaglio was fined €6,000 for misusing video surveillance footage. While the surveillance was lawful for security, the commune used the footage in a disciplinary case against an employee, which was not allowed. This case underscores the need for clear policies on how surveillance data can be used.
What happened
The Commune di Coccaglio used video surveillance footage for disciplinary actions against an employee.
Who was affected
An employee whose actions were monitored and subsequently used against them in a disciplinary procedure.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the commune exceeded the lawful use of surveillance footage, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning for organizations using surveillance. They must have clear policies on data usage and ensure employees are informed about how their data is handled.
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National Law Articles
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-3079
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Coccaglio - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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