# Owner of a Tesla Car: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Austrian Data Protection Authority (dsb)
- Date: 2025-09-29
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2975
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/49090
- Topics: IP Address, Controllers, Personal Data, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Data Controller, Human Resources, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on the owner of a Tesla car. The controller's car had seven cameras installed, which filmed while the car was in use and while it was parked, recognising possible threats. However, the threat recognition system meant that the car filmed people who were not a threat and therefore for no reason. Additionally, data subjects had not been informed about the filming.

## Full text

The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on the owner of a Tesla car. The controller's car had seven cameras installed, which filmed while the car was in use and while it was parked, recognising possible threats. However, the threat recognition system meant that the car filmed people who were not a threat and therefore for no reason. Additionally, data subjects had not been informed about the filming.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) a), c), e) GDPR, Art. 6 (1) GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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