Hanako s.r.l. – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)

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

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

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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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
f) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 32(GDPR)

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National Law Articles

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Art. 114 Codice Privacy
Art. 88 GDPR
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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

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