A Carinthian association is taking action against “inadmissible video surveillance” and is warning private individuals who monitor their homes and properties with cameras – and also demand money. How can those affected defend themselves? And what is and what is not allowed with private surveillance cameras?
Numerous homeowners in the Klagenfurt area received a seven-page letter: under the subject “Warning due to inadmissible video surveillance” wrote an association that wants to protect citizens “on behalf of the injured parties” – which are not specifically mentioned (see facsimile below). This concerns “video surveillance measures classified as illegal”, the violation of data protection regulations, the violation of the right to privacy and anonymity.
The recipients are asked to stop the inspection, pay an “expenses allowance” of 250 euros to the association and sign a declaration of charges. Can an association act as a lawyer?
Source: Krone
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