Store owner – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A store owner in Spain was fined €600 for using video cameras that also recorded a neighbor's property. This matters because it shows the importance of only collecting necessary data. Business owners should ensure their surveillance practices respect privacy rights.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a store owner for installing video surveillance cameras that captured footage of a neighboring property.
Who was affected
People living near the store who were recorded by the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the store owner violated the principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This case highlights that businesses must limit data collection to what is necessary. Owners should review their surveillance practices to avoid similar issues.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a store owner. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered a neighbour property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
7 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2161
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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