Store owner – €1,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)

€1,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali11 April 2024Italy
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A store owner in Italy was fined EUR 1,000 for not properly informing customers about video surveillance in their shop. This is important because customers have a right to know when their data is being collected. Store owners should ensure they communicate clearly about any surveillance practices.

What happened

The store owner installed video surveillance cameras without properly informing customers.

Who was affected

Customers who visited the store and were recorded by the surveillance cameras.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the store owner violated GDPR rules by failing to inform customers about the video surveillance.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes the need for transparency in data collection practices. Store owners should clearly inform customers about any surveillance to avoid fines.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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