Thursday, June 18Thursday, June 18Milan’s public transport authority has suspended seven male tram drivers after an internal investigation revealed they shared illegally obtained images of female passengers in a WhatsApp group, prompting outrage across Italy and calls for stricter workplace surveillance.
ATM, the company that operates Milan’s tram network, confirmed on Sunday 14 June that the men had accessed footage from security cameras and distributed it within a private WhatsApp chat, accompanied by sexist remarks. The company launched an internal probe immediately after becoming aware of the group’s existence, and the employees were placed on administrative leave the same day. Italian media reported that police searches were conducted at the homes of at least five of the suspended drivers, with authorities seizing their mobile phones and other devices for forensic analysis .
The scandal has drawn condemnation from women’s rights groups and political figures. “This is not just a breach of privacy—it is a systemic failure to protect women from harassment,” said Elena Bonetti, Italy’s Minister for Equal Opportunities, in a statement issued on Monday. Milan’s mayor, Giuseppe Sala, described the conduct as “unacceptable” and pledged to review ATM’s internal controls. The transport workers’ union, however, has defended the men’s right to due process, noting that the allegations remain unproven in a court of law.
The case follows a pattern of similar incidents in Europe, where employees in public-facing roles have exploited access to surveillance systems. In 2024, a group of London Underground staff were dismissed after sharing images of female passengers on social media. ATM has stated that it will cooperate fully with any criminal investigation and has pledged to implement additional training on data protection and gender sensitivity for all staff.
Legal experts warn that the drivers could face criminal charges under Italy’s privacy laws, which prohibit the unauthorised capture and dissemination of images. The maximum penalty for such offences is three years’ imprisonment. Prosecutors in Milan have not yet confirmed whether charges will be filed, but the public prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary inquiry.
The episode has also reignited debates about workplace surveillance and the ethical use of AI-powered security systems. Critics argue that Milan’s tram network, which employs facial recognition cameras in some depots, lacks transparent protocols for monitoring employee access to footage. ATM has not responded to requests for comment on whether the suspended drivers had bypassed existing safeguards.
À Milan, un groupe WhatsApp sexiste de conducteurs de tram déclenche la polémique Dimanche 14 juin, ATM, la société qui gère les transports publics à Milan, a ouvert une enquête interne concernant le comportement de sept employés qui, dans une conversation WhatsApp, séchangeaient des photos de femmes prises illégalement à partir des caméras de sécurité. Une affaire qui fait parler en Italie.
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