Play Orenes, S.L. – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€4,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos28 October 2020Spain
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Play Orenes, S.L. was fined for using CCTV cameras that captured more than necessary, including public spaces. This case shows how important it is to limit data collection to what's truly needed. Businesses should ensure their surveillance systems don't overreach.

What happened

Play Orenes, S.L. used CCTV cameras that captured public spaces, violating data minimization principles.

Who was affected

People in public areas near the company's premises.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority fined the company for not minimizing data collection with its CCTV cameras.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for businesses to regularly review their surveillance practices to ensure they only collect necessary data, aligning with GDPR's data minimization principle.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
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Detailed

The company used CCTV cameras outside its premises which also captured the public space resulting in a violation of the principle of data minimisation.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Play Orenes, S.L. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

28 October 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€4,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-434

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