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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 for using video surveillance cameras that captured public areas without justification. The DPA ruled this violated data minimization principles. This case reminds businesses to limit data collection to what is necessary.
What happened
EXPLOTACIONES HOSTELERAS Y DE OCIO ALBACETEÑAS, S.L. installed surveillance cameras that recorded public streets.
Who was affected
Members of the public who were recorded by the company's surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the company violated GDPR's principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary footage of public spaces.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting data collection to what is essential. Businesses should carefully assess their surveillance practices to comply with data protection laws.
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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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