I&S Limited Kft – €80,500 Fine (Hungary, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Hungarian DPA fined I&S Limited Kft EUR 80,500 for using video surveillance without a valid legal basis and failing to inform people about data use. The spa operator also used customer data for marketing without permission. This case highlights the need for clear consent and transparency in data processing.
What happened
I&S Limited Kft used video surveillance and processed customer data for marketing without proper legal grounds.
Who was affected
Guests and employees at the spa who were monitored and had their data used without proper consent.
What the authority found
The Hungarian DPA fined the spa operator for lacking a valid legal basis for video surveillance and failing to inform individuals about data processing.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of obtaining clear consent and being transparent about data processing activities. Businesses should ensure they have a valid legal basis for surveillance and inform individuals about how their data is used.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 80,500 on the spa operator, 'I&S Limited Kft'. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had installed video surveillance cameras in its premises, which permanently monitored guests and employees. The DPA found that the controller did not have a valid legal basis for such extensive video surveillance. The controller also failed to properly inform the data subjects about the processing of their personal data. Furthermore, the controller had processed data of customers for marketing purposes without a valid legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for I&S Limited Kft in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
6 February 2023
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€80,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1824
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. I&S Limited Kft - Hungary (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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