Comune di Mazara del Vallo – €4,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Comune di Mazara del Vallo was fined €4,000 for using video surveillance to enforce traffic rules without proper legal backing. This matters because it shows that even public entities must follow data protection laws. Local governments and businesses should ensure they have the right approvals for surveillance systems.
What happened
The municipality used video surveillance technology without a sufficient legal basis and failed to conduct a necessary impact assessment.
Who was affected
Citizens and drivers who were monitored by the surveillance system without proper notification.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the Comune did not comply with GDPR requirements for using surveillance technology.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that all organizations, including public entities, must adhere to data protection laws. Companies should verify that their surveillance practices are compliant and transparent.
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National Law Articles
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on the Comune di Mazara del Vallo. The controller used video surveillance technology to enforce traffic rules without a sufficient legal basis. Secondly, the controller used a camera system that had not been homologated or approved for this specific purpose. Beyond this, the controller failed to carry out a data protection impact assessment and to adequately inform data subjects regarding the processing.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Comune di Mazara del Vallo 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
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3087
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Mazara del Vallo - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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