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Alava Norte, S.L. – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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Alava Norte, S.L. was fined EUR 4,000 for using excessive video surveillance at its facility. The company installed cameras that captured public areas, violating data minimization principles. This ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to limit surveillance to what is necessary.
What happened
The company installed surveillance cameras that recorded parts of public spaces beyond what was needed for security.
Who was affected
Individuals in the vicinity of Alava Norte's building who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the company's extensive video surveillance was unnecessary and violated data protection principles.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the principle of data minimization, urging businesses to only collect data that is essential for their operations. Companies should evaluate their surveillance practices to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined Alava Norte, S.L. EUR 4,000. The controller had installed three 360° video surveillance cameras on the facade of one of its buildings to secure the facility. These also captured parts of the public space. The AEPD considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization, as such extensive video surveillance was not necessary to fulfill the purpose of the processing (security of the facility).
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Alava Norte, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 May 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Alava Norte, S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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