Defendant : Westtoer APB a public entity giving autonomous services in the area of tourism in the province of West -Flanders. – Violation Found (Belgium, 2021)
Westtoer APB used smart cameras to count people in West-Flanders during COVID-19 without properly informing them. The Belgian Data Protection Authority found this violated privacy rules, but no fine was issued. This case highlights the importance of transparency when using surveillance technology.
What happened
Westtoer APB installed smart cameras to monitor foot traffic without adequately informing people or justifying the data use.
Who was affected
People counted by the smart cameras in West-Flanders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What the authority found
The Belgian authority found Westtoer APB violated privacy rules by not being transparent about the camera use and lacking a clear purpose for data collection.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes that public entities must be transparent and have a clear purpose when collecting personal data, even during emergencies like a pandemic. It serves as a reminder to review data practices to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
The case focuses on the use of intelligent cameras for data processing without adequate transparency, not directly related to cookies or consent banners.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Defendant : Westtoer APB a public entity giving autonomous services in the area of tourism in the province of West -Flanders. in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Defendant : Westtoer APB a public entity giving autonomous services in the area of tourism in the province of West -Flanders. - Belgium (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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