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Bar owner – €600 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A bar owner in Spain was fined EUR 600 for using a video surveillance system that captured images of public spaces. This was considered a violation of data minimization rules, which require that only necessary data is collected. This case highlights the importance of ensuring that surveillance practices comply with privacy regulations.
What happened
The bar owner operated a video surveillance system that extended into public areas without justification.
Who was affected
Visitors to the area surrounding the bar who were captured by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the bar owner violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that businesses must limit their data collection to what is strictly necessary. Bar owners and other businesses should review their surveillance practices to avoid similar fines.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a bar owner EUR 600. The bar operated a video surveillance system in which the observation angle of the cameras extended into the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
11 May 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Bar owner - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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