Company – €1,500,000 Fine (Austria, 2024)

€1,500,000Datenschutzbehörde16 August 2024Austria
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General GDPR enforcement action

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An Austrian company was fined EUR 1,500,000 for installing video surveillance that didn't follow GDPR rules. This matters because it shows that companies must respect privacy laws when monitoring their premises.

What happened

The Austrian DPA fined a company for using non-compliant video surveillance devices.

Who was affected

Employees and customers who were monitored by the company's video surveillance systems.

What the authority found

The DPA found that the company violated GDPR by not adhering to proper video surveillance regulations.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of following privacy laws in surveillance practices. Companies should ensure their monitoring systems comply with GDPR to avoid hefty fines.

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The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500,000 on a company, that is part of a group. The controller installed video surveillance devices that did not comply with the GDPR, resulting in the company being fined.

Details

Fine Date

16 August 2024

Authority

Datenschutzbehörde

Fine Amount

€1,500,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2772

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