Private Person – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual was fined for secretly taking photos of women on a beach without their consent. This incident highlights the importance of respecting privacy in public spaces. People should be aware that taking photos without permission can lead to legal consequences.
What happened
A private person secretly photographed female bathers on a beach without their consent.
Who was affected
Female bathers on the beach who were photographed without their knowledge or consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority fined the individual for violating privacy rules by taking unauthorized photos, breaching GDPR's principles.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of respecting privacy, even in public spaces. It serves as a warning that unauthorized photography can result in fines and legal action.
GDPR Articles Cited
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On a beach, a private person secretly photographed female bathers. The incident was reported to the AEPD by the local police.
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Fine
€4K
Details
Fine Date
16 March 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-244
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Person - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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