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Bar – €2,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)
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A bar owner was fined €2,000 for using video surveillance cameras without proper authorization. This matters because it shows that businesses must follow rules about privacy and data protection. Ignoring these rules can lead to fines.
What happened
The bar operated video surveillance cameras without the required authorization.
Who was affected
Customers and staff at the bar who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the bar owner did not have the necessary permissions to operate the cameras and failed to inform people about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for all businesses to ensure they have the proper permissions for surveillance and to inform individuals about data collection practices.
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The Italian DPA has fined the owner of a bar EUR 2,000. The controller had operated video surveillance cameras in one of their premises without the required authorization. Furthermore, the DPA found that the controller failed to properly inform about the CCTV and the processing of personal data by the cameras.
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No other enforcement actions found for Bar in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 March 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€2,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Bar - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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