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Owner of a Tesla Car – €600 Fine (Austria, 2025)
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The Austrian DPA fined the owner of a Tesla car EUR 600 for using cameras that filmed people without their consent. This decision highlights the importance of informing individuals about surveillance practices. It serves as a reminder for car owners to ensure their vehicles comply with privacy laws.
What happened
The owner of a Tesla car was fined for using cameras that filmed people without informing them.
Who was affected
Individuals who were filmed by the car's cameras without their knowledge.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the owner failed to inform people about the filming, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for transparency in surveillance practices. Vehicle owners should review their privacy measures to avoid similar fines.
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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.
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Details
Fine Date
29 September 2025
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€600
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