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TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L – €360 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L. was fined €360 for improperly using video surveillance that invaded public space. The Spanish data protection authority found that the company violated data minimization principles and failed to inform individuals about the surveillance. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to respect privacy rights when implementing surveillance systems.
What happened
TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L. installed video cameras that monitored public areas without proper justification.
Who was affected
Members of the public who were recorded by the video surveillance cameras installed by TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company violated data minimization principles and the duty to inform under Article 13 of GDPR.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the need for businesses to carefully consider the scope of surveillance and ensure they comply with privacy regulations. Companies should inform individuals about surveillance practices to protect their privacy rights.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. TECNO MOTOR LA MUELA, S.L.L - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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