Private individual – €400 Fine (Italy, 2024)

€400Garante per la protezione dei dati personali12 September 2024Italy
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Fine

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A private individual was fined EUR 400 for installing video surveillance cameras that recorded parts of neighboring properties. This is important because it shows that even personal surveillance can violate privacy laws if it intrudes on others' spaces.

What happened

A private individual installed video cameras that captured footage from neighboring properties without consent.

Who was affected

Neighbors who were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras without their knowledge.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA determined that the individual violated GDPR rules by not respecting the privacy of others while using surveillance.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder that personal surveillance must respect the privacy of others. Individuals should be cautious about where they place cameras to avoid legal issues.

GDPR Articles Cited

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

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Details

Fine Date

12 September 2024

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€400

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2476

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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