Hanako s.r.l. – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Hanako s.r.l. used video surveillance but didn't inform people properly about it, which led to a fine. This case shows how important it is for businesses to communicate clearly about any monitoring they do. Companies should always inform visitors about surveillance to respect their privacy.
What happened
Hanako s.r.l. used a video surveillance system without adequate signs to inform people about the monitoring.
Who was affected
Visitors and employees who were recorded by the surveillance system without being properly informed.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority ruled that Hanako s.r.l. failed to provide necessary information about the video surveillance, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses to clearly communicate about surveillance practices. Transparency is key to maintaining trust and compliance with data protection laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on Hanako s.r.l. The controller had been using a video surveillance system. The controller failed to install adequate information signs to inform data subjects regarding the processing. Furthermore, the video surveillance lacked authorisation from the Labour Inspectorate, and the controller lacked adequate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised persons from accessing the recorded images.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Hanako s.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 March 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3154
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hanako s.r.l. - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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