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Policoro municipality – €26,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Policoro municipality was fined for improperly installing a video surveillance system without informing the public. They kept video recordings for too long and didn't appoint a qualified data protection officer. This case shows that municipalities must follow strict rules when using surveillance technology.
What happened
Policoro municipality installed a video surveillance system without proper public information and retention policies.
Who was affected
Residents and individuals captured by the video surveillance system in Policoro.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that Policoro municipality violated GDPR by failing to provide adequate information and not properly managing video data retention.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for transparency and proper management in using surveillance systems. Local governments must ensure compliance with data protection laws to protect citizens' privacy.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 26,000 on Policoro municipality. The municipality had installed a video surveillance system without, however, providing sufficient information about the surveillance. In addition, the DPA found that the municipality had not established a retention period for the video surveillance recordings and kept them for an excessive period of time. In addition, the DPA found that the municipality had not fulfilled its obligations in appointing a data protection officer. The municipality had appointed its attorney as data protection officer, which the DPA found constituted a conflict of interest.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Policoro municipality in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 August 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€26,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Policoro municipality - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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