LORIS FUEL SHOP SRL – €1,000 Fine (Romania, 2022)
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LORIS FUEL SHOP SRL was fined EUR 1,000 after images from its CCTV system were shared on Facebook without permission. The company didn't secure the video data properly, leading to unauthorized access. This case shows the need for businesses to protect video surveillance data.
What happened
Images from LORIS FUEL SHOP SRL's CCTV system were published on Facebook without consent.
Who was affected
Individuals filmed by the gas station's surveillance cameras, whose images were shared online.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA found that LORIS FUEL SHOP SRL failed to secure video data, allowing unauthorized access and sharing.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of securing video surveillance data to prevent unauthorized access. Businesses should ensure their CCTV systems are protected to maintain customer privacy.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on the gas station operator LORIS FUEL SHOP SRL. A person had filed a complaint with the DPA because pictures of him were published on Facebook. The images originated from a video surveillance system installed in one of the controller's gas stations. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had not taken sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality of the personal data generated through the CCTV system installed in the gas stations. This resulted in unauthorized third parties filming the images from the video cameras and subsequently publishing them on social networks.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for LORIS FUEL SHOP SRL in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 May 2022
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1163
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. LORIS FUEL SHOP SRL - Romania (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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