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Pub owner – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A pub owner in Spain was fined EUR 1,500 for using two video cameras to monitor public areas without permission. This matters because it shows that businesses must respect privacy laws when using surveillance equipment.
What happened
The pub owner used two video surveillance cameras in public spaces without authorization.
Who was affected
People in the vicinity of the pub who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the pub owner violated privacy rules by not having permission to use the cameras.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of obtaining proper consent for surveillance. Other businesses should ensure they comply with privacy regulations to avoid fines.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined the owner of a pub EUR 1,500 due to the unauthorized use of two video surveillance cameras covering parts of the public space.
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Details
Fine Date
19 April 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Pub owner - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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