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Property Owner – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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A property owner was fined for using a CCTV camera that also recorded public roads, which goes against the principle of collecting only necessary data. This matters because it highlights the importance of respecting privacy and only capturing what is needed. Businesses should be careful with surveillance to avoid similar issues.
What happened
The property owner used a CCTV camera that recorded public areas beyond their property.
Who was affected
People passing by the property who were recorded by the CCTV camera without their knowledge.
What the authority found
The authority found that the property owner violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR by capturing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that businesses must limit their data collection to what is strictly necessary. It serves as a reminder for property owners to review their surveillance practices.
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Usage of CCTV camera which also captured the public roads outside in a violation of the so called principle of data minimisation.
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Details
Fine Date
9 June 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Property Owner - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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