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Private individual – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for using video surveillance cameras that also captured parts of public spaces. This matters because it shows the importance of respecting privacy and only collecting necessary information. Companies should be careful about how they use surveillance to avoid similar penalties.
What happened
A private individual unlawfully used video surveillance cameras that monitored public areas.
Who was affected
People in the public space who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for businesses to limit surveillance to what is necessary. Companies should ensure their surveillance practices comply with privacy laws to avoid fines.
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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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Details
Fine Date
6 March 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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