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unknown natural person (fined controller) – €150 Fine (Austria, 2020)
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An individual was fined for secretly filming a woman in a public restroom without her consent. The fine was only 150 euros, but it shows that violating someone's privacy can lead to legal consequences. This case serves as a reminder for everyone to respect others' privacy in public spaces.
What happened
A man was fined for filming a woman in a public restroom without her consent, violating privacy laws.
Who was affected
The woman who was filmed without her knowledge and consent in a public restroom.
What the authority found
The Austrian Data Protection Authority found that the individual violated privacy laws by filming without consent, leading to a fine.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy in all situations. Individuals should be aware that violating privacy can result in legal action.
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On 02.11.2019, the controller (male natural person, name redacted) filmed a woman while she was using a public restroom by pushing his smartphone under a cubicle partition. The screen of the phone was pointing upwards and the front camera was active during the entire process. After the woman realised that she was being filmed, she confronted the controller and called the police. As the controller had not obtained the consent of the woman he filmed and there was no other legal basis for processing under Article 6 GDPR, the controller had violated Article 5(1)(a) and Article 6(1) GDPR. Taking into account the low income of the controller, the Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) imposed a fine of only EUR 150 under Article 83(5)(a) GDPR.
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No other enforcement actions found for unknown natural person (fined controller) in AT
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Details
Fine Date
19 October 2020
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€150
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. unknown natural person (fined controller) - Austria (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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