Sole Trader – €16,000 Fine (Slovenia, 2025)

€16,000Informacijski pooblaščenec14 May 2025Slovenia
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General GDPR enforcement action

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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.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 6(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) a) GDPR
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Details

Fine Date

14 May 2025

Authority

Informacijski pooblaščenec

Fine Amount

€16,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-3002

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sole Trader - Slovenia (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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