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Dental Clinic – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2026)
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A dental clinic was fined €1,200 for using video surveillance inappropriately, including in treatment areas. The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that this led to excessive data processing. This case highlights the need for businesses to use surveillance responsibly.
What happened
The dental clinic used video surveillance in areas where patients were treated, leading to excessive data collection.
Who was affected
Patients who were treated at the dental clinic and recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority ruled that the clinic violated Article 5(1)(c) of GDPR by processing more data than necessary.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that businesses must limit data collection to what is necessary for their operations. Clinics and similar businesses should review their surveillance practices to ensure compliance.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,200 on a dental clinic. The controller used video surveillance in its clinic for security purposes, including a camera in the doctor's office where patients were treated. This resulted in excessive data processing. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.
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Details
Fine Date
19 January 2026
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Dental Clinic - Spain (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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