LODEJU, S.L. – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Spain's data protection authority fined LODEJU, S.L. EUR 3,000 for improperly using video surveillance cameras. The cameras recorded public areas, and the company didn't inform people about the data collection. This matters because businesses must respect privacy rules and clearly communicate how they use surveillance.
What happened
LODEJU, S.L. installed video cameras that recorded public spaces and failed to inform people about the data collection.
Who was affected
People in the public areas recorded by LODEJU, S.L.'s video surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that LODEJU, S.L. violated data minimization principles and failed to inform people about the video surveillance.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of using surveillance responsibly and informing people about data collection. Businesses should ensure their cameras don't capture unnecessary areas and that they communicate clearly about data use.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on the restaurant operator LODEJU, S.L.. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras in its premises which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for LODEJU, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 June 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1202
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. LODEJU, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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