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Private Person – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)

€2,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos4 February 2021Spain
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A private person in Spain was fined EUR 2,000 for using video cameras that recorded public spaces without permission. This case is important because it shows that individuals must respect privacy laws, even when using surveillance equipment.

What happened

The individual used two video surveillance cameras that recorded parts of public areas without authorization.

Who was affected

People in the public spaces that were recorded by the unauthorized cameras.

What the authority found

The authority found that the individual violated GDPR by using surveillance cameras improperly.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for everyone, including private individuals, to understand and comply with privacy laws regarding surveillance and data collection.

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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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Current
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Jul 2022· Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Usage of CCTV camera that was also capturing foreign private space of a neighbour and the public space.

€300

Details

Fine Date

4 February 2021

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€2,000

Sources

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