Private individual – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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A private individual was fined for using video cameras that monitored not just their property but also public areas. This action violated rules about limiting data collection to what is necessary. The fine of €4,000 shows that even individuals must follow data protection laws.
What happened
A private individual unlawfully used video surveillance cameras that captured parts of public space.
Who was affected
The individual who operated the video surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual's use of cameras violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that everyone, including individuals, must respect privacy laws. It underscores the importance of only collecting necessary data to protect people's privacy.
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Unlawful usage of video surveillance cameras which also monitored parts of the public space (violation of principle of data minimization).
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Fine
€4K
Details
Fine Date
6 March 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-228
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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