# Stjörnuna ehf: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Icelandic data protection authority ('Persónuvernd')
- Date: 2024-03-24
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2257
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48372
- Topics: Video Surveillance, Monitoring, IP Address, Controllers, Supervisory Authorities, Processing Agreement, Processing, Data Controller, Law Enforcement

## 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.

## Full text

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.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) a), b), c) GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 12 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR
Industry: Industry and Commerce

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