Comune di Orte – €6,000 Fine (Italy, 2025)

€6,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali13 November 2025Italy
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The Italian data protection authority fined Comune di Orte €6,000 for improperly implementing video surveillance. The ruling is significant because it highlights the need for public entities to follow data protection rules when using surveillance technology. Companies and organizations must ensure their monitoring practices comply with privacy laws.

What happened

Comune di Orte set up video surveillance without adhering to basic data processing principles.

Who was affected

Residents and visitors in the area monitored by the video surveillance system.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the Comune di Orte did not comply with fundamental data processing principles under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case underscores the importance of following data protection laws when using surveillance, reminding organizations to prioritize privacy in their practices.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 12(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
Art. 6(1) c) GDPR
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Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)

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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on the Comuni di Orte. The controller implemented video surveillance on its territory in a manner that did not comply with the basic principles of data processing.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Comune di Orte in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

13 November 2025

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€6,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2960

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Orte - Italy (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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