Unknown – €1,500 Fine (Luxembourg, 2021)
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A company in Luxembourg was fined EUR 1,500 for using a video surveillance system that captured too much information. The cameras not only monitored customers but also recorded parts of employees' work areas, which is against data protection rules. This case highlights the importance of only collecting necessary data.
What happened
The company installed a video surveillance system that recorded employees' work areas without justification.
Who was affected
Employees whose work areas were captured by the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated the principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that businesses must limit data collection to what is necessary. Companies should review their surveillance practices to ensure compliance with data protection rules.
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The DPA from Luxembourg (CNPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a company. The company had installed a video surveillance system to ensure that their customers would not have to wait when their front desk staff was not present. However, the cameras also constantly captured parts of two employee's work areas. The DPA states that the controller thus violated the principle of data minimization under Art. 5 (1) c) of the GDPR. Furthermore, the DPA found a violation of the information obligations set out in Art. 13 GDPR, by not properly informing its employees and third parties about the video surveillance.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
9 November 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1003
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Luxembourg (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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