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PODEMOS PARTIDO POLÍTICO – €2,400 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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The Spanish data protection authority fined the political party PODEMOS for using video cameras that recorded public spaces without following proper rules. This matters because it shows that even political groups must respect privacy laws and inform people about surveillance.
What happened
PODEMOS installed video surveillance cameras that covered public areas without proper data minimization.
Who was affected
People in the public spaces where PODEMOS had installed the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that PODEMOS violated data minimization principles and failed to inform people about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency in surveillance practices for all organizations, including political parties. It serves as a reminder for businesses and groups to ensure they comply with privacy laws.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on the political party PODEMOS PARTIDO POLÍTICO. 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. Due to voluntary payment and acknowledgement of guilt, the original fine in the amount of EUR 4,000 was reduced to EUR 2,400.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for PODEMOS PARTIDO POLÍTICO in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
27 July 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,400
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. PODEMOS PARTIDO POLÍTICO - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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