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

€16,000Informacijski pooblaščenec14 May 2025Slovenia
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A sole trader in Slovenia was fined for installing video surveillance in rented apartments without proper justification. The Slovenian data protection authority found this practice to be a violation of privacy rights. This ruling underscores the need for businesses to respect privacy when monitoring properties.

What happened

A sole trader was fined for using video surveillance in apartments rented to tenants without adequate justification.

Who was affected

Tenants renting apartments from the sole trader.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the sole trader violated GDPR by not having a valid reason for the surveillance.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning to landlords and property managers about the importance of respecting tenant privacy. Businesses should carefully consider the implications of surveillance in rental properties.

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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 Date

14 May 2025

Authority

Informacijski pooblaščenec

Fine Amount

€16,000

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