SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L. – €800 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS was fined for improperly using video cameras that captured public spaces and not informing people about the surveillance. The Spanish authority found this violated data minimization rules and the duty to inform. Businesses should ensure their surveillance practices respect privacy laws.
What happened
SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS used video cameras that recorded public areas without proper notice to people.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the company's surveillance cameras in public spaces.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to necessary areas and clearly informing people about it. Companies should review their use of cameras to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 800 on SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L.. The company had installed video surveillance cameras 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 SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 July 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€800
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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