WORLDWIDE CLASSIC CARS NETWORK S.L. – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Spanish data protection authority fined Worldwide Classic Cars Network EUR 1,500 for improperly using surveillance cameras. The cameras captured public areas, violating data minimization rules, and the company failed to inform people about the CCTV. This case reminds businesses to limit surveillance and properly notify individuals.
What happened
Worldwide Classic Cars Network was fined for using CCTV that captured public spaces and not informing people about it.
Who was affected
Individuals in public areas captured by the company's surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found the company violated GDPR by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This fine emphasizes the importance of limiting surveillance to necessary areas and ensuring clear communication about data collection practices. Businesses should review their CCTV policies to avoid similar penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on WORLDWIDE CLASSIC CARS NETWORK S.L.. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered parts of the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller did not comply with its duty to properly inform about the CCTV.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for WORLDWIDE CLASSIC CARS NETWORK S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
23 February 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1090
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. WORLDWIDE CLASSIC CARS NETWORK S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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