EURO DONER KEBAB – €180 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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EURO DONER KEBAB was fined for using surveillance cameras that captured public areas and not informing people about the recording. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy and informing individuals about data collection. The fine was reduced after the company admitted its mistake.
What happened
EURO DONER KEBAB installed surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces without informing people.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the surveillance cameras in public areas.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the company violated data minimization principles and failed to inform people about the video surveillance.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for businesses to limit data collection to necessary areas and ensure transparency by informing individuals about surveillance. Small businesses should review their camera placements and notification practices to comply with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on EURO DONER KEBAB. The controller 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. The original fine of EUR 300 was reduced to EUR 180 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for EURO DONER KEBAB in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
9 September 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€180
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1386
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. EURO DONER KEBAB - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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