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MAE WEST SYSTEMS, S.L. – €400 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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MAE WEST SYSTEMS, S.L. was fined EUR 400 for installing video cameras in a bar without properly informing people about the surveillance. This matters because it highlights the importance of transparency when using video surveillance in public places.
What happened
MAE WEST SYSTEMS, S.L. installed video surveillance in a bar without providing sufficient information to visitors.
Who was affected
Visitors to the bar where the video surveillance was installed.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the company failed to inform people about the video surveillance, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for businesses to clearly communicate about surveillance practices. Companies using cameras should ensure they inform people about their data collection.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined MAE WEST SYSTEMS, S.L. EUR 400. The controller had installed video surveillance in a bar it operated without providing sufficient information about the video surveillance.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for MAE WEST SYSTEMS, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 December 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€400
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1548
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. MAE WEST SYSTEMS, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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