Comune di Orte (data controller) – €20,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
The Italian municipality of Orte was fined EUR 20,000 for using surveillance cameras without proper legal procedures or informing citizens. The cameras were meant to catch illegal dumping but lacked necessary approvals and transparency. This case emphasizes the need for clear rules and public notice when using surveillance technology.
What happened
The municipality of Orte used surveillance cameras without following legal requirements or informing citizens.
Who was affected
Citizens of Orte who were potentially recorded by the unauthorized surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority found that the municipality violated data protection rules by using cameras without legal approval and failing to inform citizens.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of transparency and legal compliance when implementing surveillance systems. Municipalities and businesses should ensure they have proper approvals and inform the public about such technologies to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
Entities Involved
The case focused on surveillance and administrative law compliance, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.
Violations (1)
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Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Comune di Orte (data controller) in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
7 April 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€20,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-5010About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Comune di Orte (data controller) - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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