Volkswagen – €1,100,000 Fine (Germany, 2022)
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Volkswagen was fined EUR 1.1 million for not informing people about data collection through cameras on a test vehicle. They also failed to have proper agreements and assessments in place for data protection. This case emphasizes the importance of transparency and proper data protection measures when using surveillance technology.
What happened
Volkswagen used cameras on a test vehicle without informing people about the data collection.
Who was affected
Individuals whose activities were recorded by the cameras on Volkswagen's test vehicle.
What the authority found
The DPA fined Volkswagen for failing to inform people about data processing and not having necessary data protection agreements and assessments.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to companies using surveillance technology to ensure they inform people about data collection and have proper data protection measures in place. It highlights the need for transparency and compliance with GDPR.
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The DPA of Lower Saxony has imposed a fine of EUR 1. 1 million on Volkswagen. The company had installed cameras on a test vehicle. The vehicle was being used to test and train the functionality of a driving assistance system to prevent traffic accidents. For this purpose, the traffic around the vehicle was recorded with the cameras. However, Volkswagen failed to provide information in accordance with Art. 13 GDPR about the data processing by the cameras attached to the vehicle. The DPA further found that, contrary to its obligation under Art. 28 GDPR, Volkswagen had not concluded a processing agreement with the company that carried out the journeys. Also, no data protection impact assessment pursuant to Art. 35 DSGVO had been carried out and the technical and organizational protection measures had not been outlined in the list of processing activities. Volkswagen has cooperated extensively with the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Volkswagen in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
26 July 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€1,100,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1305
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Volkswagen - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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