PINTODIS, S.L. – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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PINTODIS, S.L. was fined for placing video cameras in areas like food zones and changing rooms, which wasn't necessary. This is important because companies need to respect employee privacy and only use cameras where truly needed.
What happened
PINTODIS, S.L. installed video cameras in employee food areas and changing rooms.
Who was affected
Employees of PINTODIS, S.L. who were recorded in sensitive areas.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority fined PINTODIS, S.L. for excessive surveillance, violating GDPR's data minimization principle.
Why this matters
This decision underscores the need for businesses to carefully consider where they place surveillance cameras. Companies should ensure they respect privacy, especially in sensitive areas like changing rooms.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has fined PINTODIS, S.L. EUR 10,000. The controller had installed several video cameras which also covered the food areas and changing rooms of their employees. The Spanish DPA stated that the controller violated the principle of data minimization, as such extensive surveillance was not necessary.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for PINTODIS, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 February 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1062
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. PINTODIS, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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