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 EUR 2,000 for using video surveillance cameras in public areas where it was unnecessary. This case matters because it illustrates that even public entities must use surveillance responsibly and only when needed. Misuse can lead to penalties and public distrust.

What happened

The Comune di Monterotondo installed surveillance cameras in public areas unnecessarily for the purpose of protecting property.

Who was affected

Members of the public in the areas where the cameras were installed were affected.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA ruled that the Comune violated GDPR by not justifying the need for surveillance in public spaces.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes the importance of proportionality in surveillance practices. Organizations should evaluate whether surveillance is truly necessary before implementation.

GDPR Articles Cited

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

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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

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

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