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Unknown – €5,000 Fine (Malta, 2023)
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An unknown company in Malta was fined EUR 5,000 for unlawfully accessing audio recordings from a surveillance camera. This incident raises concerns about privacy and the handling of surveillance data. It serves as a reminder for companies to manage surveillance data responsibly.
What happened
A company unlawfully accessed audio recordings from a surveillance camera.
Who was affected
Individuals captured in the surveillance recordings were affected by this unauthorized access.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company violated data protection rules by accessing personal data without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for strict compliance with data protection regulations regarding surveillance. Companies must ensure they have legitimate reasons for accessing such data.
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The controller unlawfully gained access to audio recordings from a surveillance camera.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2023
Authority
Information and Data Protection Commissioner
Fine Amount
€5,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Malta (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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