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

€1,500,000Datenschutzbehörde16 August 2024Austria
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The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500,000 on IKEA. The controller used excessive video surveillance, including in public spaces and the checkout area. Additionally, the video surveillance captured customers entering their credit card PINs when making payments. The controller appealed against the decision to the Austrian Federal Administrative Court, which upheld the DPA's decision in its ruling on 25 June 2025. June 2025.

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Full Legal Summary

The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500,000 on IKEA. The controller used excessive video surveillance, including in public spaces and the checkout area. Additionally, the video surveillance captured customers entering their credit card PINs when making payments. The controller appealed against the decision to the Austrian Federal Administrative Court, which upheld the DPA's decision in its ruling on 25 June 2025. June 2025.

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No other enforcement actions found for IKEA in AT

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Details

Fine Date

16 August 2024

Authority

Datenschutzbehörde

Fine Amount

€1,500,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2909

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