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CBHNOS S.L. – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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The Spanish data protection authority fined CBHNOS S.L. for using video surveillance cameras that captured images of a public road. This decision highlights the importance of minimizing data collection to protect people's privacy.
What happened
CBHNOS S.L. was fined for installing video cameras that recorded a public road without justification.
Who was affected
People passing by the area where the cameras were installed were affected by this surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that CBHNOS S.L. violated data minimization principles under GDPR by capturing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for companies to limit their data collection to what is necessary. Businesses should review their surveillance practices to avoid similar penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on CBHNOS S.L.. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered a public road. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. The original fine of EUR 500 was reduced to EUR 300 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CBHNOS S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
29 May 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. CBHNOS S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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