Company – €800 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A company in Spain was fined EUR 800 for installing video surveillance cameras without permission. They also failed to inform people about the cameras and who was responsible for the data. This case shows that businesses must follow the rules when using surveillance technology.
What happened
The company installed video surveillance cameras without proper authorization and failed to provide required notices.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the unauthorized cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the company violated data protection rules by not obtaining authorization and not informing the public.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for companies to ensure compliance with data protection laws when using surveillance. It sets a standard for transparency in surveillance practices.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 800 on a company. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras without obtaining authorization for the installation. In addition, the controller failed to provide signs regarding the CCTV with the contact details of the data controller.
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Fine
€800
Details
Fine Date
9 October 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€800
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1430
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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