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Auto Hi-Fi System S.n.c – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Auto Hi-Fi System S.n.c was fined EUR 2,000 for improperly using a video surveillance system. The company filmed not only public areas but also private property without proper notice. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to respect privacy when using surveillance.
What happened
Auto Hi-Fi System S.n.c installed a video surveillance system that violated data minimization principles.
Who was affected
Individuals whose private property was captured by the company's surveillance system.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the company violated GDPR by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of transparency and data minimization in surveillance practices. Companies should ensure they inform individuals about any monitoring activities.
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The Italian DPA has fined Auto Hi-Fi System S.n.c in the amount of EUR 2,000. The controller had installed a video surveillance system that covered not only the public road but also a private property. The DPA considered this a violation of the principle of data minimization. Also, the controller had not posted a sign with information about the video surveillance. The DPA considered this to be a violation of Art. 13 GDPR.
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No other enforcement actions found for Auto Hi-Fi System S.n.c in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 July 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€2,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Auto Hi-Fi System S.n.c - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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