Sports Bar – €6,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)

€6,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos19 November 2019Spain
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A sports bar was fined for using security cameras that recorded public areas outside their premises. This action violated privacy rules because the cameras captured more than necessary for security purposes. Businesses should adjust camera angles to avoid filming public spaces.

What happened

The sports bar's surveillance cameras recorded areas beyond their property, including public spaces.

Who was affected

Individuals passing by the sports bar who were recorded without consent.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority fined the sports bar for excessive surveillance that violated privacy rules.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder to businesses to ensure surveillance systems only cover necessary areas. Overreaching camera angles can lead to privacy violations and fines.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
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Detailed

The sports bar operated a video surveillance system in which the observation angle of the cameras extended into the public traffic area.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Sports Bar in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

19 November 2019

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€6,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-151

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