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SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L. – €800 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L. was fined EUR 800 for installing video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces without proper notice. This matters because it highlights the importance of informing people about how their data is being collected. Companies need to be careful about how they use surveillance to avoid similar penalties.
What happened
SMART ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS, S.L. was fined for installing video cameras that also monitored public areas without proper notification.
Who was affected
People in public spaces who were recorded by the company's video surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the company violated the principle of data minimization and failed to inform individuals about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to be transparent about their data collection practices. Businesses should ensure they inform individuals about surveillance to comply 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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