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Unknown – €2,000 Fine (Portugal, 2019)
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Another company in Portugal was fined for not notifying people about its use of CCTV cameras. This lack of communication is a violation of privacy rights. It's crucial for businesses to inform individuals when they are being monitored to comply with data protection laws.
What happened
The company failed to signal the use of CCTV systems to the public.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the CCTV cameras without being informed.
What the authority found
The Portuguese data protection authority found that the company violated GDPR by not providing notification about the CCTV usage.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the importance of transparency in surveillance practices. Businesses must ensure they communicate clearly about monitoring activities.
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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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