H&M – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
H&M was fined EUR 50,000 in Italy for using video surveillance in their stores without proper agreements or authorizations. They monitored employees without the necessary consent or legal basis, violating privacy rules. This case emphasizes the need for businesses to have clear agreements and legal permissions for workplace surveillance.
What happened
H&M used video surveillance in their stores and offices without proper agreements or legal authorization.
Who was affected
Employees at H&M stores and offices who were monitored by surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Italian Garante found H&M violated GDPR and national laws by not having the required agreements or authorizations for video surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the strict requirements for workplace surveillance, emphasizing that businesses must secure proper agreements and legal permissions before monitoring employees. It serves as a reminder that compliance with both GDPR and national laws is crucial in employment contexts.
GDPR Articles Cited
The investigation concerns video surveillance and employee monitoring, unrelated to cookies or consent.
Violations (1)
Non-essential cookies (tracking, advertising) are placed on the user's device before obtaining valid consent.
Art. 6(1) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for H&M in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
2 March 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€50,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6032About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. H&M - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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