Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano – €32,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)
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The Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano was fined for using video surveillance with license plate recognition without following privacy rules. This practice raised concerns about how personal data was handled and protected. The fine reflects the need for compliance with GDPR when implementing surveillance technologies.
What happened
The Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano used video surveillance with automated license plate recognition without proper compliance.
Who was affected
Drivers whose vehicles were captured by the surveillance system in Bolzano.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that the Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano did not comply with GDPR principles regarding personal data processing.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the necessity for organizations to adhere to privacy laws when using surveillance technologies. Companies should ensure they have a valid legal basis for collecting and processing personal data.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 32,000 on the Provincia Autonoma di Bolzan. The controller implemented video surveillance with automated licence plate recognition capabilities for vehicles, with the aim of guiding policies on mobility and infrastructure and preventing and investigating crimes. However, the controller did not comply with the basic principles of the GDPR, nor did they adequately comply with the DPA.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 September 2025
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€32,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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