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Aparcamiento Arcusa S.L.U. – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2021)

€1,500Agencia Española de Protección de Datos9 July 2021Spain
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Aparcamiento Arcusa S.L.U. was fined for using video cameras that recorded public areas and not informing people properly about the data collection. This is important because it shows that businesses must be transparent about their data practices.

What happened

The company installed surveillance cameras that captured public spaces without minimizing data collection.

Who was affected

Individuals in the public space who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority found that the company violated data minimization principles and failed to inform people about data processing under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for businesses to be transparent and limit data collection to what is necessary. Companies should ensure they inform individuals about how their data is being used.

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Art. 13 GDPR
Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) c) GDPR
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on Aparcamiento Arcusa S.L.U. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space. 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 is made up of EUR 1,000 for a violation of Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR and EUR 500 for a violation of Art. 13 GDPR.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Aparcamiento Arcusa S.L.U. in ES

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

Details

Fine Date

9 July 2021

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€1,500

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