# Cat s.r.l.: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante)
- Date: 2023-07-18
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2014
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48129
- Topics: Video Surveillance, IP Address, Personal Data, Processing, Processing Agreement, Public Authority, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Italian DPA has fined Cat s.r.l. EUR 10,000. Cat s.rl. had installed CCTV systems near waste garbage cans on behalf of the municipality of Modica in order to combat illegal waste disposal. During its investigation, the DPA found that Cat processed personal data collected by the cameras without a valid legal basis.

## Full text

The Italian DPA has fined Cat s.r.l. EUR 10,000. Cat s.rl. had installed CCTV systems near waste garbage cans on behalf of the municipality of Modica in order to combat illegal waste disposal. During its investigation, the DPA found that Cat processed personal data collected by the cameras without a valid legal basis.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 2-ter Codice della privacy
Industry: Industry and Commerce

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