Cat s.r.l. – €10,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Cat s.r.l. was fined for processing personal data from CCTV cameras without proper legal grounds. This is important because it shows that companies must have a valid reason to collect and use personal data, even for public safety. Businesses should review their data practices to ensure compliance.
What happened
Cat s.r.l. processed personal data from CCTV cameras without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
Individuals captured by the CCTV cameras near waste garbage cans.
What the authority found
The Garante determined that Cat s.r.l. lacked a valid legal basis for processing the personal data collected by the cameras.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that companies must justify their data collection practices. It underscores the need for clear legal grounds when handling personal data.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has fined Cat s.r.l. EUR 10,000. Cat s.rl. had installed CCTV systems near waste garbage cans on behalf of the municipality of Modica in order to combat illegal waste disposal. During its investigation, the DPA found that Cat processed personal data collected by the cameras without a valid legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Cat s.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
18 July 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2014
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cat s.r.l. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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