SIPHONE 2020, S.L. – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2026)

€4,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos28 April 2026Spain
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SIPHONE 2020, S.L. was fined €4,000 for using video surveillance at its business without properly informing employees. The company recorded both video and audio, including conversations, without adequate consent. This case highlights the importance of clear communication and consent when using surveillance in the workplace.

What happened

SIPHONE 2020, S.L. installed video surveillance that captured audio and video of employees without proper notice or consent.

Who was affected

Employees whose conversations and activities were recorded by the company's surveillance system.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA found that the company failed to inform employees adequately and lacked sufficient legal grounds for processing audio data.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes that businesses must clearly inform employees about surveillance practices and obtain proper consent. Companies should review their surveillance policies to ensure compliance with privacy laws.

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Art. 13(GDPR)
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Art. 65.4 LOPDGDD
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on SIPHONE 2020, S.L. The controller had installed video surveillance on its business premises. The system captured video and audio, including employees' conversations. Employees had not been adequately informed or given their consent for this processing. There were only two undated employee information notes and a video surveillance sign that did not contain all the necessary information. Furthermore, the processing of the audio data was not based on sufficient legal grounds.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for SIPHONE 2020, S.L. in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

28 April 2026

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€4,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-3167

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