EXPLOTACIONES HOSTELERAS Y DE OCIO ALBACETEÑAS, S.L. – €500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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EXPLOTACIONES HOSTELERAS Y DE OCIO ALBACETEÑAS, S.L. was fined EUR 500 for using video cameras that recorded public areas without justification. The DPA found this violated the principle of collecting only necessary data. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to limit surveillance to what is strictly needed.
What happened
The company installed video surveillance cameras that also captured images of the public street.
Who was affected
Members of the public who were recorded by the company's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the company violated the principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary video footage.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of only collecting data that is necessary for a specific purpose. Businesses should evaluate their surveillance practices to ensure compliance with data protection rules.
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The Spanish DPA has fined EXPLOTACIONES HOSTELERAS Y DE OCIO ALBACETEÑAS, S.L. EUR 500. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public street. The DPA considered this a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
4 July 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. EXPLOTACIONES HOSTELERAS Y DE OCIO ALBACETEÑAS, S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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