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Unknown – €1,000 Fine (Luxembourg, 2021)
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A company in Luxembourg was fined EUR 1,000 for using a video surveillance system that captured too much public space. This matters because it shows that businesses must limit their surveillance to protect people's privacy. Companies should ensure their security measures comply with data protection rules.
What happened
The company installed a video surveillance system that excessively recorded parts of public areas.
Who was affected
People in the public spaces captured by the company's surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The data protection authority found that the company violated the principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting data collection to what is necessary. Businesses should review their surveillance practices to avoid similar issues.
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The DPA from Luxembourg (CNPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a company. The controller had installed a video surveillance system with the purposes of the protection of property, securing access to private and risky places, as well as the safety of users and the prevention of accidents. However, the cameras also excessively captured parts of the public space. The DPA finds that the controller thus violated the principle of data minimization under Article 5 (1) c) GDPR. 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.
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Fine
€1K
Details
Fine Date
12 May 2021
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€1,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3537About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Luxembourg (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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