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Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych – €2,100 Fine (Poland, 2022)
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Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych was fined for unlawfully recording residents with video surveillance cameras. The Polish Data Protection Authority found that the facility did not have a valid reason for capturing both images and sound. This ruling serves as a reminder for organizations to ensure they have proper legal bases for surveillance.
What happened
Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych unlawfully recorded residents using video surveillance that captured both images and sound.
Who was affected
Residents of Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych who were recorded without proper legal justification.
What the authority found
The authority concluded that the center lacked a sufficient legal basis for processing the residents' personal data through surveillance.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of having a valid legal basis for any form of surveillance. Organizations must carefully evaluate their justifications for monitoring individuals.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Stołeczny Ośrodek dla Osób Nietrzeźwych - Poland (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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