Utility Company – €6,600 Fine (Slovenia, 2026)
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A utility company in Slovenia was fined €6,600 for improperly tracking employees with GPS devices in company vehicles. This ruling is crucial because it shows that companies must respect employee privacy and have a valid reason for monitoring their activities.
What happened
The utility company was fined for tracking employees using GPS devices without a legal basis.
Who was affected
Employees of the utility company who were monitored by GPS trackers were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company did not have a valid legal basis for the continuous tracking of employees and failed to inform them adequately about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to consider less intrusive methods for monitoring and to ensure transparency with employees about data collection practices.
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Insufficient legal basis for data processing
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Details
Fine Date
15 April 2026
Authority
Informacijski pooblaščenec
Fine Amount
€6,600
Enforcement Tracker ID
3111
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Utility Company - Slovenia (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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