Copacabana s.r.l. – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Copacabana s.r.l. was fined €2,000 for not informing customers about video surveillance in their restaurant. This case matters because it reinforces the need for businesses to be open about how they collect and use personal data.
What happened
Copacabana s.r.l. used video surveillance without informing customers or getting proper authorization.
Who was affected
Customers and patrons of the restaurant who were recorded by the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that Copacabana s.r.l. violated GDPR by failing to notify individuals about the video surveillance and not obtaining necessary permissions.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for restaurant owners to be transparent about surveillance practices. Businesses must ensure they comply with data protection laws to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on Copacabana s.r.l. The controller operates a restaurant in Rome and uses video surveillance after being subjected to theft. However, the controller did not put up any signs to inform data subjects about the video surveillance, and failed to obtain the necessary authorisation from the labour inspectorate.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Copacabana s.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
26 March 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3157
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Copacabana s.r.l. - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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