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Cafe operator – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A cafe operator was fined for using CCTV cameras that captured public spaces outside the cafe. This practice violated data minimization principles, which require that surveillance be limited to necessary areas. The case serves as a reminder for businesses to consider the privacy of individuals outside their premises.
What happened
The cafe operator used CCTV cameras that monitored public areas outside their establishment.
Who was affected
Members of the public who were captured by the cafe's CCTV cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority imposed a fine for violating the principle of data minimization in the use of CCTV.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to limit surveillance to their own premises and respect the privacy of individuals in public spaces.
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The cafe used CCTV cameras which also captured the public space outside resulting in a violation of the so called principle of data minimisation.
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Details
Fine Date
7 February 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cafe operator - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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