Unknown – €2,000 Fine (Portugal, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A company in Portugal was fined EUR 2,000 for not informing people about the use of CCTV cameras. This is important because businesses must clearly signal when surveillance is happening to comply with privacy laws.
What happened
The company failed to inform individuals about the use of CCTV systems.
Who was affected
People recorded by the company's CCTV cameras without being informed.
What the authority found
The Portuguese authority ruled that the company violated GDPR by not providing required information about CCTV usage.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for transparency in surveillance practices. Companies should ensure clear signage and information about CCTV use to comply with privacy regulations.
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Inexistence of signalization regarding the use of CCTV systems
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Details
Fine Date
25 March 2019
Authority
Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-77
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Portugal (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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