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Property Owner – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)

€2,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos9 June 2020Spain
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A property owner was fined for using a CCTV camera that also recorded public roads, which goes against the rules of data minimization. This matters because it shows that businesses must be careful about how they collect and use video footage to protect people's privacy.

What happened

The property owner used a CCTV camera that captured footage of public roads without justification.

Who was affected

People passing by the property who were recorded by the CCTV camera.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the property owner's use of CCTV violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of limiting data collection to what is necessary. Property owners should review their surveillance practices to ensure compliance 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.

Details

Fine Date

9 June 2020

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€2,000

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