Conseguridad SL – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€50,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos26 October 2020Spain
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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.

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Art. 37(GDPR)

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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.

Details

Fine Date

26 October 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€50,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-443

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Conseguridad SL - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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