Comune di Monterotondo – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

€2,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali12 February 2026Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

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The Comune di Monterotondo was fined for using video cameras in a way that filmed public areas unnecessarily. This matters because it shows that companies must be careful about how they use surveillance to protect privacy.

What happened

The Comune di Monterotondo used video surveillance cameras that filmed public areas without a valid reason.

Who was affected

People in public areas where the cameras were installed were affected by this unnecessary surveillance.

What the authority found

The Italian data protection authority ruled that the Comune di Monterotondo did not have a valid reason for filming public areas, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of using surveillance responsibly. Companies should ensure their surveillance practices are necessary and respect people's privacy.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Art. 88(GDPR)
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 88(GDPR)

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National Law Articles

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Art. 114 Codice Privacy
Art. 4, l. n. 300/1970
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Full Legal Summary
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on the Comune di Monterotondo. The controller used video surveillance to protect property, but installed the cameras in such a way that they film public areas, which is unnecessary for the purpose of data processing.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Comune di Monterotondo 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

€2,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-3081

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Monterotondo - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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