Store owner – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A store owner in Spain was fined EUR 2,000 for using a security camera that recorded a public street. This violated the rule that you should only collect the data you really need. Business owners should ensure their cameras don't capture unnecessary areas.
What happened
The store owner installed a video surveillance system that covered a public street.
Who was affected
People walking on the public street captured by the store's surveillance camera.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found the store owner violated the principle of data minimization by recording more than necessary.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting video surveillance to necessary areas only. Store owners should review their camera placements to avoid capturing public spaces unnecessarily.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on the owner of a store. The controller had installed a video surveillance system that covered, among other things, a public street. Thereby, the DPA found that the controller had violated the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
4 October 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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