Auto Desguaces Iglesias S.L. – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Auto Desguaces Iglesias S.L. was fined for using surveillance cameras that recorded people on public roads. This violated privacy rules because they collected more data than necessary. Small businesses should ensure their security cameras don't capture public areas to avoid similar fines.
What happened
Auto Desguaces Iglesias S.L. installed surveillance cameras that recorded the public road.
Who was affected
People walking or driving on the public road captured by the company's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority fined the company for violating the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to private property. Businesses should review their camera placements to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The company had installed surveillance cameras that recorded the public road and therefore violated the principle of data minimization.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Auto Desguaces Iglesias S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 July 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-338
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Auto Desguaces Iglesias S.L. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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