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Restaurant – €3,000 Fine (Germany, 2020)
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A restaurant in Germany was fined for using too many security cameras, which went against the rules about collecting only necessary data. This matters because businesses need to be careful about how they monitor their premises to protect customer privacy.
What happened
The restaurant excessively used video surveillance, violating the principle of data minimization.
Who was affected
Customers and visitors at the restaurant who were recorded by the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the restaurant's video surveillance practices did not comply with GDPR's data minimization requirement.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of using surveillance only when necessary. Businesses should evaluate their security measures to ensure they respect customer privacy.
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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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