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Hotel – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A hotel was fined for installing video cameras that captured footage of public and private areas without proper notice. The Spanish DPA found this violated data minimization principles and the hotel's duty to inform guests about surveillance. This case highlights the need for transparency in using surveillance technology.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a hotel for using video surveillance that intruded on private spaces without proper notification.
Who was affected
Guests and individuals in the vicinity of the hotel who were recorded by the cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA concluded that the hotel failed to adhere to data protection rules by not minimizing surveillance and not informing individuals about it.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for businesses using surveillance to ensure they comply with privacy laws and inform individuals about data collection practices.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a hotel. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space and private properties. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed data subjects about the data processing by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform.
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Details
Fine Date
3 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hotel - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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