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Store owner – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A store owner was fined for not informing customers about video surveillance in their shop. The Spanish DPA found that the lack of signage violated data protection rules. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to clearly communicate their surveillance practices.
What happened
The store owner installed a video surveillance system without proper signage.
Who was affected
Customers who entered the store without being informed about the video surveillance.
What the authority found
The DPA imposed a fine because the store owner failed to provide required notifications about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case highlights the necessity for businesses to inform customers about surveillance practices. It serves as a crucial reminder that transparency is key in data protection.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on the owner of a store. The controller had installed a video surveillance system, however, without having placed signs informing about the use of video surveillance.
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Fine
€1K
Details
Fine Date
4 October 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-862
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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