# Dental Clinic: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2026-01-19
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-3054
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/52408
- Topics: Video Surveillance, Controllers, IP Address, Employees, Processing Agreement, Monitoring, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Security, Data Controller

## Summary

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,200 on a dental clinic. The controller used video surveillance in its clinic for security purposes, including a camera in the doctor's office where patients were treated. This resulted in excessive data processing. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,200 on a dental clinic. The controller used video surveillance in its clinic for security purposes, including a camera in the doctor's office where patients were treated. This resulted in excessive data processing. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR
Industry: Employment

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