Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych – €2,100 Fine (Poland, 2022)
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A Polish center for people with alcohol issues was fined EUR 2,100 for using video cameras that recorded both images and sound without a proper legal reason. This case shows that businesses must have a valid reason to use surveillance systems.
What happened
Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych used video surveillance with sound recording without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Residents of the center who were recorded by the facility's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Polish DPA concluded that the center unlawfully processed personal data by using surveillance without a sufficient legal basis.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for organizations to have a clear legal justification for surveillance, especially when recording sensitive information. It serves as a reminder to review and justify the use of monitoring systems to protect privacy rights.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,100 on 'Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych', a center for people suffering from alcoholism. During its investigation, the DPA found that video surveillance cameras were installed at the facility. The surveillance system recorded both images and sound of the residents. The facility justified the video surveillance system on the basis of purposes related to the safety and health of alcohol-impaired individuals. However, the DPA concluded that these purposes did not constitute a sufficient legal basis and that the center unlawfully processed the residents' personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych in PL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
31 May 2022
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€2,100
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1243
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych - Poland (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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