MH VILASECA S.L. – €240 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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The Spanish data protection authority fined MH VILASECA S.L. for not informing people about video surveillance on its premises. The fine was reduced after the company admitted its mistake and paid voluntarily. Businesses should clearly inform people about surveillance to comply with privacy laws.
What happened
MH VILASECA S.L. was fined for failing to provide notice about video surveillance on its premises.
Who was affected
Individuals who were monitored by the video surveillance system at MH VILASECA S.L.'s premises.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority found that MH VILASECA S.L. did not provide the required notice about video surveillance, violating GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency in video surveillance practices. Businesses should ensure they clearly inform individuals about surveillance to avoid fines and comply with privacy regulations.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on MH VILASECA S.L.. The controller had failed to provide a notice with information about video surveillance in its premises. The original fine of EUR 400 was reduced to EUR 240 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for MH VILASECA S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 September 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€240
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. MH VILASECA S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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