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Farpa s.r.l. – €1,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
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Farpa s.r.l. was fined EUR 1,000 for installing video surveillance systems in its facilities without proper authorization and failing to inform guests. This is significant because it highlights the need for businesses to follow regulations when using surveillance. Companies should check their surveillance practices to ensure they comply with legal requirements.
What happened
Farpa s.r.l. installed video surveillance systems that were not authorized and did not properly inform individuals about the surveillance.
Who was affected
Guests and relatives of the facility who were recorded without being informed about the surveillance.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that the company violated data protection rules by not having proper authorization for the surveillance and failing to inform individuals.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of following legal requirements for surveillance and informing individuals. Businesses should review their practices to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Farpa s.r.l. - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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