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Restaurant owner – €2,400 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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A restaurant owner was fined €2,400 for improperly using a video surveillance camera that recorded guests in the dining area. The Spanish data protection authority found that the extensive recording was unnecessary and violated data protection rules. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to use surveillance responsibly.
What happened
A restaurant owner installed a video camera that recorded guests unnecessarily.
Who was affected
Restaurant guests whose images were captured by the surveillance camera were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority determined that the restaurant owner violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to ensure that surveillance practices are necessary and proportionate. It encourages operators to evaluate their use of cameras to protect customer privacy.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on a private individual. The data controller had installed a video surveillance camera in their restaurant, which also captured the guest area. The DPA found that such extensive recording of the guests was not necessary and considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. The original fine of EUR 4,000 was reduced to EUR 2,400 due to the voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
25 March 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,400
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Restaurant owner - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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