Business Owner – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A business owner was fined €2,000 for using video surveillance without informing customers or getting the necessary permissions. This is significant because it shows that businesses must be transparent about monitoring practices to protect customer privacy.
What happened
The business owner used video surveillance but did not inform people or obtain required authorizations.
Who was affected
Customers and visitors to the business who were recorded by the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the business owner violated GDPR by not providing adequate notice about the surveillance and lacking necessary permissions.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of transparency in surveillance practices. Business owners should ensure they inform customers about any monitoring to avoid fines.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on a business owner. The controller had been using video surveillance at his business premises. However, he did not put up any signs to inform data subjects about it, nor did he obtain the necessary authorisation from the labour inspectorate.
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Details
Fine Date
26 March 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3158
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Business Owner - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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