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Store owner – €360 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A store owner was fined for using video surveillance cameras that captured public areas without proper justification. This decision highlights the principle of data minimization, which requires businesses to limit data collection to what is necessary. Store owners should be cautious about how and where they use surveillance to protect customer privacy.
What happened
The store owner installed video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces without justification.
Who was affected
Customers and passersby who were recorded by the store's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the store owner violated data minimization principles and failed to inform individuals about the data processing.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for businesses to evaluate their surveillance practices and ensure they comply with privacy laws to avoid penalties.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on a store owner. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform. The original fine of EUR 600 was reduced to EUR 360 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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Fine
€360
Details
Fine Date
4 September 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€360
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Store owner - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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