Company – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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An Italian company was fined EUR 2,000 for installing video surveillance cameras without properly informing people about how their data would be used. This matters because it shows the importance of transparency when collecting personal data, even in a workplace setting.
What happened
The company installed video surveillance cameras without informing individuals about the data processing.
Who was affected
Employees and visitors at the company's premises were affected by the surveillance.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the company failed to inform individuals about the processing of their data, violating GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to clearly communicate their data practices. Companies should ensure they inform people about any surveillance or data collection activities.
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The Italian DPA has fined a company s.r.l. EUR 2,000. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras in its premises without properly informing the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance.
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Details
Fine Date
21 December 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2255
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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