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Radiotelevisión del principado de Asturias – €19,600 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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Radiotelevisión del principado de Asturias was fined for using too many video cameras that invaded employee privacy. They didn't inform workers properly about how their data was being collected. This ruling reminds businesses to respect privacy and minimize data collection.
What happened
Radiotelevisión del principado de Asturias was fined for installing excessive video surveillance cameras that captured more than necessary.
Who was affected
Employees whose offices and recreation areas were monitored by the company's video cameras.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company violated data minimization principles and failed to inform employees about data processing.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of only collecting necessary data and properly informing individuals. Companies should review their surveillance practices to avoid similar issues.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 26,000 on Radiotelevisión del principado de Asturias. The fine consists of EUR 20,000 due to a violation of Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR and EUR 6,000 due to a violation of Art. 12 GDPR. The fine was based on the fact that the controller installed a video surveillance system totaling 14 video cameras and monitoring the business premises. The controller states that the cameras were installed for the purpose of security of the premises. However, the cameras captured the employees' offices in a way that was not necessary for this purpose. For example, one camera also captured a considerable part of the employees' recreation room. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform. The fine was reduced to EUR 19,600 due to timely payment and admission of guilt.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Radiotelevisión del principado de Asturias in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 June 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€19,600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Radiotelevisión del principado de Asturias - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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