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Company – €6,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)

€6,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali11 September 2025Italy
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A company was fined €6,000 for using video surveillance without properly informing people about it. This ruling serves as a warning to businesses about the importance of transparency when monitoring individuals.

What happened

The company used video surveillance at its sites but did not display adequate signs to inform visitors about the data processing.

Who was affected

Visitors to the company's sites who were monitored by the video surveillance.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by failing to adequately inform individuals about the video surveillance in place.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes that businesses must be transparent about their surveillance practices and ensure that visitors are aware of any monitoring occurring on their premises.

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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on a company. The controller used video surveillance at its sites, but did not display adequate signs to inform data subjects about the processing of their data.

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Fine Date

11 September 2025

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€6,000

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