Beverage retailer – Fine (Germany, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A beverage retailer in Germany was found to have video cameras that captured public areas, which raised privacy concerns. Although no fine was imposed, the case highlights the importance of ensuring surveillance systems do not invade public privacy. Businesses should check their camera setups to avoid similar issues.
What happened
The retailer's video surveillance cameras captured images of public spaces.
Who was affected
People in public areas near the retailer's premises who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The data protection authority found that the retailer's cameras improperly recorded public spaces, raising privacy concerns.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses to carefully configure surveillance systems to respect public privacy. It serves as a reminder to review and adjust camera angles to prevent capturing areas beyond private property.
The DPA from Berlin imposed a fine against a beverage retailer. The retailer operated a video surveillance system in which the observation angle of the cameras extended into the public space.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Beverage retailer in DE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2021
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1220
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Beverage retailer - Germany (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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