Homeowners Association – €500 Fine (Romania, 2019)

€500Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal29 November 2019Romania
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A homeowners association was fined for using video cameras without informing people properly and not securing access to the footage. This case shows that even small organizations must follow privacy rules when using surveillance systems.

What happened

The homeowners association used video surveillance without proper notice and security measures.

Who was affected

Individuals recorded by the association's video surveillance system.

What the authority found

The authority fined the association for failing to inform people about surveillance and not securing access to the footage.

Why this matters

This highlights the importance for small organizations to inform people about surveillance and secure access to recorded data. It serves as a reminder that privacy rules apply to all, regardless of size.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 32(GDPR)
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Detailed

The association used video surveillance systems without proper information according to Art. 13 GDPR and without adequate security measures regarding the persons having access to the system.

Details

Fine Date

29 November 2019

Authority

Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal

Fine Amount

€500

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-160

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Homeowners Association - Romania (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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