TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L – €360 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA in Spain was fined EUR 360 for improperly using surveillance cameras. The cameras recorded public spaces and the company didn't inform people about the surveillance. This case shows that businesses must respect privacy and inform people when they are being recorded.
What happened
The company installed video surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces without proper notification.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the surveillance cameras in public spaces.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that the company violated GDPR by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform individuals about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of data minimization and transparency in video surveillance. Businesses should ensure their surveillance practices comply with privacy laws to avoid penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L.. 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 about the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform under Art. 13 GDPR. The original fine of EUR 600 was reduced to EUR 360 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
20 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€360
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1581
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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