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Sports Bar – €6,000 Fine (Spain, 2019)
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A sports bar was fined €6,000 for having a video surveillance system that captured images from public areas. This is significant because it raises questions about privacy and the use of surveillance in public spaces. Businesses need to be aware of how their surveillance practices can impact people's privacy.
What happened
The sports bar operated a video surveillance system that extended into public traffic areas.
Who was affected
Individuals in the public areas captured by the sports bar's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The data protection authority found that the sports bar's surveillance practices violated data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of balancing security measures with privacy rights. It reminds businesses to consider the implications of surveillance on public privacy.
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The sports bar operated a video surveillance system in which the observation angle of the cameras extended into the public traffic area.
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Details
Fine Date
19 November 2019
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€6,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sports Bar - Spain (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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