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DPA case 0603-99/2021/4 – €320 Fine (Slovenia, 2023)
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An individual took photos of identity cards belonging to eight other people at a health care center and a kiosk. The data protection authority found that this person had no right to take those photos, which is important because it shows that privacy laws protect individuals' personal information from unauthorized access.
What happened
An individual photographed identity cards of eight people without permission.
Who was affected
The eight individuals whose identity cards were photographed.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual had no legal basis for taking the photos, violating privacy laws.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting personal privacy and the legal consequences of unauthorized access to personal information. It serves as a reminder for individuals to be aware of privacy laws.
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An individual has examined and with his mobile phone taken photos of identity cards of eight other individuals in and before a primary health care centre and a kiosk. The DPA held that the perpetrator had no legal basis to examine the holders’ identity cards nor take photos of them since he was not authorized to determine their identity and citizenship. By examining and taking photos of eight different individuals, he has violated Article 4(4) of the Slovenian Identity Card Act (Zakon o osebni izkaznici - ZOIzk-1) on eight occasions. The DPA fined the perpetrator €320.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 0603-99/2021/4 - Slovenia (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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