Store owner – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The owner of 'Turkish City' store was fined EUR 2,000 for not informing people about video surveillance cameras in the store. This matters because it shows that businesses must clearly communicate how they collect and use personal data. Proper signage and notices are essential to comply with privacy laws.
What happened
The store owner installed video surveillance cameras without properly informing people about the data processing.
Who was affected
Customers and visitors to the 'Turkish City' store who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the store owner failed to inform people about video surveillance, violating GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency in data collection practices. Store owners should ensure they provide clear notices about surveillance to comply with privacy regulations.
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The Italian DPA has fined the owner of the store 'Turkish City' EUR 2,000. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras in its premises without properly informing the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance. The DPA found that the controller had violated its duty to inform as set out in the GDPR.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
26 May 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€2,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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