DPA case AZOP 4 July 2022 (property owner CCTV) – Order (Croatia, 2022)
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A property owner in Croatia was ordered to adjust their CCTV cameras after they were found to be covering too much of a public road. The Croatian DPA required the owner to delete unlawfully recorded footage. This case underscores the need for individuals to be mindful of privacy when using surveillance technology.
What happened
The property owner's CCTV cameras were found to excessively cover a public area.
Who was affected
The property owner whose CCTV was improperly set up.
What the authority found
The Croatian DPA ordered the property owner to modify their cameras and delete unlawfully recorded footage.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of respecting privacy rights when using CCTV. Property owners should ensure their surveillance practices comply with legal standards.
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On 4 July 2022 the Croatian AZOP found that an anonymised property owner’s CCTV excessively covered a public road, contrary to Article 32 of Croatia’s GDPR implementation law. It ordered the owner to adjust the cameras and securely delete unlawfully recorded footage within 15 days. This domestic Article 32 is not GDPR Article 32, and no monetary fine was imposed.
Outcome
Order
A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case AZOP 4 July 2022 (property owner CCTV) - Croatia (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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