Sole Trader – €16,000 Fine (Slovenia, 2025)
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A sole trader in Slovenia was fined 16,000 euros for installing video surveillance in rented apartments without proper consent. This violation of privacy rules is important because it shows that even small businesses must respect their tenants' privacy. It serves as a warning to others about the importance of following data protection laws.
What happened
The sole trader was fined for installing video surveillance in apartments without tenant consent.
Who was affected
Tenants renting the apartments were affected by the surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority found that the sole trader violated GDPR rules by not obtaining proper consent for video surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for all businesses, regardless of size, to respect privacy rights. It encourages other small business owners to review their practices regarding surveillance and data collection.
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The Slovenian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 16,000 on a sole trader. The controller rented out apartments to tenants and installed video surveillance inside them.
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Fine
€16K
Details
Fine Date
14 May 2025
Authority
Informacijski pooblaščenec
Fine Amount
€16,000
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