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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 lack of notification is important because it affects people's privacy rights. Businesses need to clearly communicate when they are monitoring individuals to comply with data protection laws.
What happened
The company did not signal to the public that it was using CCTV systems.
Who was affected
Individuals who were monitored by the CCTV cameras without being informed.
What the authority found
The Portuguese data protection authority found that the company violated GDPR by failing to notify people about the CCTV usage.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that businesses must be transparent about surveillance practices. Companies should ensure they inform people when they are being monitored.
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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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