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Town of Kerepes – €15,100 Fine (Hungary, 2019)
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The town of Kerepes was fined for improperly using video surveillance based on a legal basis that didn't apply to public authorities. This is important because it shows that even local governments must follow strict rules when handling personal data.
What happened
Kerepes used video surveillance based on legitimate interests, which was not allowed for public authorities.
Who was affected
Residents and visitors in Kerepes who were monitored by the video surveillance system were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the town could not rely on its stated legal basis for processing personal data through surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that public entities must have a valid legal basis for data processing. Local governments should reassess their surveillance practices to comply with data protection laws.
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The city based its video surveillance practice on its legitimate interests (Art. 6 (1) f GDPR). However, accordingt to Art. 6 (1) subparagraph 2 this legal basis shall not apply to processing carried out by public authorities in the performance of their tasks. The processing could not be based on another legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Town of Kerepes in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 October 2019
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€15,100
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-139
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Town of Kerepes - Hungary (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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