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Frigorifica Botana S.L. – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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Frigorifica Botana S.L. was fined EUR 4,000 for using a video surveillance system that captured more footage than necessary without informing people. This matters because it shows that companies must limit their data collection and be transparent with individuals about surveillance. Businesses should review their surveillance practices to ensure they comply with data protection rules.
What happened
Frigorifica Botana S.L. installed a video surveillance system that captured unnecessary footage without informing individuals.
Who was affected
Employees and visitors who were recorded by the video surveillance system without their knowledge.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the company violated the principle of data minimization by processing unnecessary data without informing the individuals involved.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting data collection and being transparent with individuals about surveillance. Companies should ensure their surveillance practices comply with data protection regulations.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on Frigorifica Botana S.L.. The main activity of Frigorífica Botana is freezing, storing and processing seafood. Based on a complaint against the controller, the AEPD had initiated investigations against it. The controller had installed a video surveillance system (audio and video) that captured, among other things, parts of a conference room. In this context, the DPA found that the controller had violated the principle of data minimization by processing data without a valid reason and without informing the data subjects about the video surveillance in advance.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Frigorifica Botana S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 September 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Frigorifica Botana S.L. - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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