Conseguridad SL – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Conseguridad SL, a security company in Spain, was fined for not having a data protection officer while using video surveillance. This matters because it means they couldn't ensure people's rights regarding their personal data. Companies need to have a designated officer when processing personal data on a large scale.
What happened
Conseguridad SL failed to appoint a data protection officer while operating a video surveillance system.
Who was affected
Individuals entering or working at Conseguridad SL's premises were affected by the surveillance.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that Conseguridad SL violated GDPR by not having a data protection officer, which is required for companies processing personal data on a large scale.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of appointing a data protection officer for companies that handle personal data. It sets a precedent for ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements in similar businesses.
GDPR Articles Cited
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The company (private security company for video surveillance systems) did not have a data protection officer in breach of Art. 37 GDPR.
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Other enforcement actions involving Conseguridad SL in ES
Details
Fine Date
26 October 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€50,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-443
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Conseguridad SL - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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