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Store owner – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)

€1,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos3 December 2021Spain
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A store owner in Spain was fined €1,000 for not informing customers about CCTV surveillance in their shop. This decision stresses the importance of transparency when collecting personal data. Store owners should clearly communicate surveillance practices to customers to comply with data protection laws.

What happened

The store owner failed to provide proper signage about CCTV surveillance in their establishment.

Who was affected

Customers who visited the store and were recorded by the CCTV without being informed.

What the authority found

The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that the store owner did not meet the requirement to inform visitors about surveillance, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This ruling highlights the need for clear communication about data collection practices. Businesses should ensure they inform customers about any surveillance to avoid fines.

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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a store owner EUR 1,000 for failing to provide information signs about CCTV surveillance in the establishment.

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Details

Fine Date

3 December 2021

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€1,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-944

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