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Private individual – €500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined for not informing customers about a video surveillance system in their laundromat. The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that the individual failed to meet the legal requirements for transparency. This case shows the importance of informing people when their data is being collected.
What happened
A private individual was fined for not adequately informing customers about CCTV in their laundromat.
Who was affected
Customers of the laundromat who were recorded by the surveillance system.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority determined that the individual breached GDPR by not providing sufficient information about the CCTV system.
Why this matters
This fine serves as a reminder that all businesses must be transparent about data collection practices. It emphasizes the need for clear communication with customers regarding their personal data.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 500 on a private individual. The individual had installed a video surveillance system in a laundromat operated by them without sufficiently informing data subjects about the CCTV. The DPA considered this to be a breach of Art. 13 GDPR.
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Details
Fine Date
16 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2120
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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