Private person (soccer coach) – €11,000 Fine (Austria, 2019)
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An Austrian soccer coach was fined for secretly filming female players in the shower. This invasion of privacy highlights the importance of respecting personal boundaries and privacy rights. Such actions can lead to serious legal consequences.
What happened
A soccer coach secretly filmed female players while they were naked in the shower cubicle.
Who was affected
Female soccer players who were filmed without their consent in private settings.
What the authority found
The Datenschutzbehörde fined the coach EUR 11,000 for violating privacy rights under GDPR Article 6.
Why this matters
This case underscores the severe repercussions for individuals who violate privacy by secretly recording others. It serves as a reminder that personal privacy must be respected, and violations can lead to significant fines.
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The fine was imposed on a soccer coach who had secretly filmed female players while they were naked in the shower cubicle for years.
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Details
Fine Date
1 July 2019
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€11,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private person (soccer coach) - Austria (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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