Property Owner – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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A property owner in Spain was fined for using a CCTV camera that recorded public roads, violating privacy rules. This matters because it highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to private property to protect people's privacy.
What happened
A property owner used a CCTV camera that captured footage of public roads.
Who was affected
People passing by on the public roads captured by the CCTV camera.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority fined the property owner for not minimizing data collection, as required by privacy rules.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for property owners to ensure their surveillance systems do not overreach into public spaces. It serves as a reminder to review and adjust CCTV setups to comply with privacy laws.
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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
€2,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Property Owner - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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