Unknown – €2,000 Fine (Portugal, 2019)

€2,000Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados19 March 2019Portugal
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A company in Portugal was fined for not informing people about its use of CCTV cameras. This matters because it highlights the importance of being transparent with visitors about surveillance practices.

What happened

A company failed to signal the use of its CCTV systems to the public.

Who was affected

Visitors and individuals who could be recorded by the CCTV cameras were affected.

What the authority found

The Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados found that the company did not meet the requirement to inform people about the CCTV usage.

Why this matters

This case shows that companies must clearly communicate their surveillance practices to avoid penalties. Small businesses should ensure they have proper signage if they use cameras.

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Inexistence of signalization regarding the use of CCTV systems

Details

Fine Date

19 March 2019

Authority

Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados

Fine Amount

€2,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-108

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