Farpa s.r.l. – €1,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Farpa s.r.l. was fined EUR 1,000 for improperly installing video surveillance in its social facilities without proper authorization or informing people. The cameras were different from what was approved and placed in unauthorized locations. This case highlights the need for businesses to comply with privacy rules when using surveillance technology.
What happened
Farpa s.r.l. installed unauthorized video surveillance systems in social facilities without informing individuals.
Who was affected
Guests and relatives at the social facilities operated by Farpa s.r.l. who were recorded by unauthorized surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Italian Data Protection Authority determined that Farpa s.r.l. violated privacy rules by installing unauthorized surveillance and failing to inform individuals.
Why this matters
This decision serves as a reminder that businesses must follow legal requirements for video surveillance, including obtaining proper authorization and informing those being recorded. Compliance with privacy regulations is crucial when implementing monitoring systems.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on Farpa s.r.l.. The company had installed video surveillance systems in social facilities it operates, however, their specific use was not authorized. The DPA found that the video surveillance system had different features than those approved and was installed in a different position than approved. Also, the DPA found that the company had not sufficiently informed the data subjects (guests and relatives of the facility) about the video surveillance.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Farpa s.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 September 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1353
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Farpa s.r.l. - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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