Private individual – €400 Fine (Italy, 2024)
General GDPR enforcement action
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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.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 400 on a private individual. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras, which however also recorded parts of neighboring properties.
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Fine
€400
Details
Fine Date
12 September 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€400
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2476
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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