GRUPO TRANSAHER, SL. – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Spanish company was fined for illegally installing video cameras in employee break areas. The data protection authority found that this practice violated privacy laws. This case underscores the need for businesses to respect employee privacy and comply with data protection regulations.
What happened
GRUPO TRANSAHER, SL. was fined for unlawfully installing surveillance cameras in areas where employees take breaks.
Who was affected
The employees of GRUPO TRANSAHER, SL. were affected by the unauthorized video surveillance in their break areas.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by not having a legal basis for the video surveillance in employee break areas.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning to companies about the importance of respecting employee privacy rights. Businesses should review their surveillance practices to ensure compliance with data protection laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on GRUPO TRANSAHER, SL. The controller had unlawfully installed video surveillance cameras in employee break areas.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for GRUPO TRANSAHER, SL. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
20 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€50,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1900
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. GRUPO TRANSAHER, SL. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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