Restaurant – €10,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A restaurant in Germany was fined EUR 10,000 for using too many video cameras, which went against privacy rules. This matters because businesses need to limit surveillance to what's necessary to respect customer privacy.
What happened
A restaurant used excessive video surveillance, violating data minimization principles.
Who was affected
Restaurant patrons and staff who were excessively monitored by video cameras.
What the authority found
The German authority found the restaurant violated GDPR by not minimizing data collection through video surveillance.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of using video surveillance only when necessary. Businesses should review their camera usage to ensure they comply with privacy laws and protect customer privacy.
GDPR Articles Cited
Excessive use of video surveillance in violation of the principle of data minimization.
Related Enforcement Actions (4)
Other enforcement actions involving Restaurant in DE
Fine
€10K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1029
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Restaurant - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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