Unknown – €2,000 Fine (Portugal, 2019)
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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
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Details
Fine Date
19 March 2019
Authority
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-108
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Portugal (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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