Megastar SL – €1,600 Fine (Spain, 2019)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Megastar SL was fined for improperly using video surveillance cameras that captured public areas and for not providing privacy notices. This matters because businesses must ensure their cameras don't invade public spaces and must inform people about surveillance.
What happened
Megastar SL used video cameras that captured public areas without posting privacy notices.
Who was affected
People passing by the areas covered by Megastar SL's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Agency found Megastar SL violated privacy rules by capturing unnecessary footage and failing to inform the public.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to private property and clearly informing the public about camera use. Businesses should review their camera setups and ensure compliance with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The company operated a video surveillance system in which the observation angle of the cameras extended unnecessarily far into the public traffic area. Furthermore, no sign with data protection notices was affixed.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Megastar SL in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 December 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-147
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Megastar SL - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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