Restaurant – €3,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A restaurant in Germany was fined EUR 3,000 for using too much video surveillance, which went against the principle of data minimization. This means they collected more video data than necessary. The case emphasizes that businesses should only collect the data they truly need.
What happened
A restaurant used excessive video surveillance, violating the principle of data minimization.
Who was affected
Individuals who were excessively recorded by the restaurant's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority found that the restaurant violated GDPR by using more video surveillance than necessary.
Why this matters
This case reminds businesses to adhere to data minimization principles, collecting only the data necessary for their operations. It highlights the importance of evaluating the necessity of surveillance measures.
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Excessive use of video surveillance in violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€3,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Restaurant - Germany (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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