Private Person – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 2,000 for using video cameras that recorded public areas without permission. This is important because it shows that people must be careful about how they use surveillance equipment.
What happened
The individual used two video surveillance cameras that recorded parts of public spaces without authorization.
Who was affected
People in the public areas captured by the cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual violated data protection rules by recording public spaces without proper justification.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals to understand the legal limits of using surveillance cameras, especially in public areas, to protect people's privacy.
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Unauthorized use of two video surveillance cameras that also recorded parts of the public space, such as sidewalks and properties behind those.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
4 February 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Person - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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