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Private Person – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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A private individual was fined for using a CCTV camera that recorded a neighbor's private space. The Spanish data protection authority found this was an invasion of privacy. This case shows that individuals must respect their neighbors' privacy when using surveillance equipment.
What happened
A private person used a CCTV camera that captured footage of a neighbor's private property.
Who was affected
The neighbor whose private space was recorded by the CCTV camera.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual's use of CCTV violated privacy regulations.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the need for individuals to consider the privacy of others when using surveillance technology. It serves as a reminder that privacy laws apply to everyone.
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Usage of CCTV camera that was also capturing foreign private space of a neighbour.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
9 October 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Person - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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