Company – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)

€1,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos17 June 2022Spain
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A Spanish company was fined EUR 1,000 for not informing people about its CCTV cameras. This matters because it shows how important it is for businesses to let visitors know when they are being recorded.

What happened

The Spanish DPA fined a company for failing to provide information signs about CCTV surveillance in its premises.

Who was affected

Visitors to the company's premises who were recorded by the CCTV cameras.

What the authority found

The authority found that the company did not meet the requirement to inform people about its surveillance, violating GDPR's transparency rules.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for businesses to clearly communicate their surveillance practices. Companies should ensure they have proper signage to avoid similar penalties.

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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a company EUR 1,000 for failing to provide information signs about CCTV surveillance in its premises.

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Fine Date

17 June 2022

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€1,000

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