Company – €2,300 Fine (Luxembourg, 2024)
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A company in Luxembourg was fined EUR 2,300 for improperly installing video surveillance in its store. The surveillance setup did not follow legal guidelines and failed to inform customers about how their data was being processed. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to comply with data protection rules when using surveillance.
What happened
A company installed video surveillance that violated data protection principles.
Who was affected
Customers and visitors to the store who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Luxembourg DPA determined that the company did not comply with data protection laws regarding video surveillance and customer information.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of following data protection laws when using surveillance. Businesses should ensure they inform customers about data collection and implement necessary security measures.
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The DPA of Luxembourg has issued a fine of EUR 2,300 on a company, that is active in the retail sale of telecommunication equipement in specialised stores. The controller had installed video surveillance on the property. The video surveillance was installed in a way, that partly infringed the prinicple of legality and the principle of data minimisation. The controller also failed to adequately inform data subjects regarding the data processing and failed to implement adequate technical and organisational measures to ensure data security.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
20 November 2024
Authority
Commission Nationale pour la Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€2,300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company - Luxembourg (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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