COLEGIO VILLAEUROPA, S.C.L – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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COLEGIO VILLAEUROPA, a school in Spain, was fined for not providing enough information about their video surveillance system. The school didn't include contact details for people to exercise their privacy rights. This case shows that clear communication about data practices is crucial for compliance.
What happened
COLEGIO VILLAEUROPA failed to provide sufficient information about their video surveillance system, including contact details for privacy rights.
Who was affected
Individuals monitored by the school's video surveillance system were affected by the lack of information.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority fined the school for not meeting GDPR's transparency requirements regarding video surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of transparency in data practices, especially for organizations using surveillance. Schools and other institutions should ensure their privacy notices are clear and complete.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on COLEGIO VILLAEUROPA, S.C.L. The school did not provide sufficient information on the video surveillence, as required by Art. 13 GDPR. The information sign contained neither a reference to the data controller nor an address to contact if one wishes to exercise their data subjects rights. The original fine of EUR 5,000 was reduced to EUR 3,000 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for COLEGIO VILLAEUROPA, S.C.L in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
30 August 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1375
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. COLEGIO VILLAEUROPA, S.C.L - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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