Iceland

Stjörnuna ehf

10,000 €

GDPR enforcement action by Icelandic data protection authority ('Persónuvernd') on 2024-03-24.

Rank · Sector

#232

of 597 in Industry and Commerce

Rank · Iceland

#20

of 22

Rank · All fines

#1,417

of 3,050

Case details

Authority: Icelandic data protection authority ('Persónuvernd')
Date: 2024-03-24
Controller / Processor: Stjörnuna ehf
Sector: Industry and Commerce
Quoted Articles: Art. 5 (1) a), b), c) GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR
Type of violation: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Summary

The Icelandic DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on Stjörnuna ehf. (the operator of a Subway branch). An employee had filed a complaint with the DPA regarding video surveillance in the restaurant. During its investigation, the DPA found that the video surveillance of the employees lacked a valid legal basis and was not considered necessary. The DPA also found that the controller failed to inform the employees about the video surveillance.

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