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Betting place – €4,800 Fine (Austria, 2018)
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Betting Place was fined for not clearly marking their video surveillance, which recorded a large part of the sidewalk. This matters because it shows that companies must inform people when they are being watched, especially in public spaces.
What happened
Betting Place recorded video surveillance in a public area without proper signage.
Who was affected
People walking by the Betting Place who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority found that Betting Place did not adequately inform the public about the video surveillance, violating GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of clear signage for video surveillance. Businesses must ensure they inform visitors about surveillance to avoid fines.
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Video surveillance was not sufficiently marked and a large part of the sidewalk of the facility was recorded. Surveillance of the public space in this way, i.e. on a large scale by private individuals, is not permitted.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Betting place in AT
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Details
Fine Date
9 December 2018
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€4,800
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Betting place - Austria (2018). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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