Retailer – €3,583 Fine (Croatia, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Croatian retailer was fined EUR 3,583 for not informing people they were being recorded by CCTV cameras in its store. This matters because businesses must clearly notify customers about surveillance to comply with privacy laws. The ruling highlights the importance of transparency in using video surveillance systems.
What happened
A retailer installed CCTV cameras without informing people they were being recorded.
Who was affected
Customers and visitors to the retailer's premises who were recorded by the CCTV system.
What the authority found
The Croatian DPA found that the retailer violated privacy laws by failing to inform people about the video surveillance, breaching Article 27(1) of the Croatian Act on the Implementation of the GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for businesses to provide clear notices about video surveillance to comply with privacy regulations. It serves as a reminder that transparency is crucial when collecting personal data through CCTV.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Croation DPA (azop) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,583 on a retailer. The controller had installed a video surveillance system in their premises, however the DPA found that the controller failed to inform the data subjects about the fact that they would be recorded by the CCTV. The DPA therefore concluded that the controller had violated Art. 27 (1) of the Croatian Act on the Implementation of the GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving Retailer in HR
Fine
€4K
Details
Fine Date
5 December 2022
Authority
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Fine Amount
€3,583
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1589
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Retailer - Croatia (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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