Landlord – €9,700 Fine (Belgium, 2025)
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A Belgian landlord was fined €9,700 for installing invasive video surveillance around a student residence. The authority found that the surveillance was not lawful and violated privacy rules. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance technology.
What happened
The landlord installed video cameras in and around a student residence without lawful justification.
Who was affected
Students living in the residence who were monitored by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Belgian data protection authority determined that the video surveillance was too invasive and did not comply with privacy laws.
Why this matters
This fine serves as a warning to landlords and property owners about the legal limits of surveillance. It stresses the need for clear justification when monitoring individuals in private spaces.
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The Belgian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 9,700 on a Landlord. The controller installed video surveillance in and around a student residence. However, the surveillance was too invasive, resulting in it not being lawful.
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Details
Fine Date
4 September 2025
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€9,700
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Landlord - Belgium (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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