University of Iceland – €10,300 Fine (Iceland, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The University of Iceland was fined for not properly informing students and staff about video surveillance on campus. This is significant because it highlights the importance of transparency in how personal data is collected and used. Other educational institutions should take note and ensure they clearly communicate about surveillance practices.
What happened
The Icelandic data protection authority fined the University of Iceland for failing to adequately inform about video surveillance cameras.
Who was affected
Students and staff at the University of Iceland who were subject to video surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority found that the university did not provide sufficient information about the purpose and scope of the video surveillance.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for organizations to be transparent about data collection practices. It serves as a reminder that failing to inform individuals can lead to significant penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Icelandic DPA has fined the University of Iceland EUR 10,300. The university had not sufficiently informerd about the existence of video surveillance cameras on university buildings and had not provided sufficient information about the purpose, nature and scope of the data processing.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving University of Iceland in IS
Details
Fine Date
6 September 2023
Authority
Persónuvernd
Fine Amount
€10,300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2029
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. University of Iceland - Iceland (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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