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Landlord – €9,700 Fine (Belgium, 2025)
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A Belgian landlord was fined EUR 9,700 for installing invasive video surveillance in a student residence. This case matters because it shows that privacy laws protect individuals from excessive monitoring in their living spaces. Landlords should be cautious about how they monitor properties to avoid legal issues.
What happened
The Belgian DPA fined a landlord for unlawfully invasive video surveillance in a student residence.
Who was affected
Students living in the residence who were subjected to invasive video surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority found that the landlord's surveillance practices violated privacy laws by being too invasive.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of respecting privacy rights in residential settings and serves as a warning to property owners about the legal implications of surveillance.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Landlord - Belgium (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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