Owner of a Tesla Car – €600 Fine (Austria, 2025)
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The owner of a Tesla was fined EUR 600 for filming people without their knowledge using the car's cameras. The system recorded individuals who posed no threat, violating privacy rules. This case highlights the need for transparency when using surveillance technology.
What happened
The Austrian DPA fined the Tesla owner for filming individuals without informing them while the car was in use.
Who was affected
People who were filmed by the Tesla's cameras without their consent were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the car owner did not inform individuals about the filming, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of informing individuals when their data is being collected. Businesses using surveillance technology should ensure they comply with privacy regulations.
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The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on the owner of a Tesla car. The controller's car had seven cameras installed, which filmed while the car was in use and while it was parked, recognising possible threats. However, the threat recognition system meant that the car filmed people who were not a threat and therefore for no reason. Additionally, data subjects had not been informed about the filming.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Owner of a Tesla Car in AT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
29 September 2025
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2975
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