Neighborhood community – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)

€1,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos22 November 2021Spain
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A neighborhood community in Spain was fined EUR 1,000 because their video surveillance sign didn't give enough information about who to contact about the footage. This is important because it shows that even small communities must follow privacy rules.

What happened

A neighborhood community failed to provide sufficient information on their video surveillance sign, such as contact details for data inquiries.

Who was affected

Residents and visitors in the neighborhood under video surveillance.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA ruled that the neighborhood community did not meet the information requirements of Article 13 of the GDPR.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes that even small entities like neighborhood communities must comply with privacy laws. Clear signage with contact information is crucial for transparency and legal compliance.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 13(GDPR)
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1000 on a neighborhood community. The reason for this was that the information sign about a video surveillance system did not contain sufficient information as required by Art. 13 GDPR. The sign contained neither a reference to the data controller nor an address to contact if one wishes to exercise their data subjects rights.

Details

Fine Date

22 November 2021

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€1,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-907

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Neighborhood community - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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