Company – €800 Fine (Spain, 2022)

€800Agencia Española de Protección de Datos9 October 2022Spain
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This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

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.

Details

Fine Date

9 October 2022

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€800

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1430

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