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Auto Desguaces Iglesias S.L. – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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Auto Desguaces Iglesias S.L. was fined for using surveillance cameras that recorded public areas without justification. This matters because it underscores the need for businesses to minimize data collection.
What happened
The company installed cameras that captured footage of the public road, violating data minimization principles.
Who was affected
Members of the public who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the company violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to limit data collection to what is necessary. It reinforces the importance of respecting privacy in public spaces.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Auto Desguaces Iglesias S.L. - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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