Unknown – €180 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Spanish company was fined for not informing people about its video surveillance. The fine was reduced because the company admitted its mistake and paid voluntarily. This case highlights the importance of being transparent about surveillance practices.
What happened
A company failed to provide notice about video surveillance on its premises.
Who was affected
Visitors and employees who were recorded by the surveillance cameras without being informed.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company did not meet its obligation to inform individuals about the surveillance, violating GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must clearly communicate their surveillance practices. Small businesses should ensure they have proper notices in place to avoid similar penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on a data controller. The data controller had failed to provide a notice with information about video surveillance in its premises. The original fine of EUR 300 was reduced to EUR 180 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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Fine
€180
Details
Fine Date
31 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€180
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1602
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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