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Company – €240 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A company was fined EUR 240 for using video surveillance cameras that also monitored public areas. This ruling highlights the importance of minimizing data collection to protect privacy.
What happened
The company installed cameras that captured footage of public spaces, which was deemed excessive.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the company's surveillance cameras in public areas.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company violated data protection rules by failing to limit surveillance to necessary areas.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the need for businesses to carefully consider their surveillance practices. Companies should ensure they only collect data that is essential for their operations.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on a company. 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. The original fine of EUR 300 was reduced to EUR 240 due to voluntary payment.
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Fine
€240
Details
Fine Date
24 October 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€240
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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