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Company – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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An Italian company was fined for not properly informing people about video surveillance on its premises. This matters because it shows the importance of transparency in data collection practices. Companies must ensure that they communicate clearly with individuals about how their data is being used.
What happened
The Italian DPA fined a company for failing to inform individuals about its video surveillance practices.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the company's video surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company did not adequately inform people about the data processing involved in its video surveillance.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to be transparent about data collection methods. Companies should review their privacy notices to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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