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Store owner – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A store owner was fined for installing video surveillance cameras that captured footage of a neighboring property. This action violated data minimization principles under privacy laws. The fine highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to necessary areas only.
What happened
The store owner installed surveillance cameras that also recorded a neighboring property.
Who was affected
Neighbors who were inadvertently recorded by the store's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined the store owner for not adhering to data minimization principles in their surveillance practices.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to carefully consider the scope of their surveillance to comply with privacy regulations and avoid penalties.
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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
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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