Store owner – €3,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)

€3,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali9 March 2023Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A store owner was fined for using surveillance cameras without proper authorization and not informing people about the data collection. This case is important because it shows that businesses must follow rules for video surveillance and inform customers about data use.

What happened

The store owner operated surveillance cameras without authorization and failed to display information signs about data processing.

Who was affected

People visiting the store where unauthorized surveillance cameras were used.

What the authority found

The Italian data protection authority found that the store owner violated GDPR by using unauthorized surveillance cameras and not providing necessary information.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the need for businesses to comply with surveillance regulations and transparency requirements. Store owners should ensure they have the right permissions and clearly inform visitors about any data collection.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 114 Codice della privacy GDPR
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Art. 5(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 114 Codice della privacy

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Details

Fine Date

9 March 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€3,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1739

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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