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MAYR MELNHOF PACKAGING ROMANIA S.R.L. – €1,500 Fine (Romania, 2022)
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MAYR MELNHOF PACKAGING ROMANIA S.R.L. was fined EUR 1,500 for improperly monitoring employees through video surveillance. This case highlights the need for companies to respect employee privacy and only use surveillance when absolutely necessary.
What happened
MAYR MELNHOF PACKAGING ROMANIA S.R.L. installed cameras that monitored employees outside of work hours.
Who was affected
Employees at the company were affected by the excessive surveillance.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA ruled that the company's surveillance practices were disproportionate and violated data protection principles.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to businesses about the limits of employee monitoring. Companies should ensure their surveillance practices are justified and respect employee privacy.
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The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on MAYR MELNHOF PACKAGING ROMANIA S.R.L.. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras in the premises for the purpose of protecting company assets and the safety of employees. During its investigation, the DPA also found that the cameras covered the employee cafeteria and smoking area, allowing employees to be monitored outside of their working hours. The DPA states that the recording of the employees was not necessary to ensure the purposes associated with the video surveillance and was therefore disproportionate. The DPA found this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for MAYR MELNHOF PACKAGING ROMANIA S.R.L. in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
17 May 2022
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€1,500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. MAYR MELNHOF PACKAGING ROMANIA S.R.L. - Romania (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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