Private Individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 1,500 for installing a surveillance camera that recorded public areas and neighboring properties. The authorities found that the extensive monitoring was unnecessary for protecting his property. This case shows that personal security measures must respect others' privacy.
What happened
The individual installed a surveillance camera that captured footage beyond his property.
Who was affected
Neighbors and passersby who were recorded by the individual's surveillance camera.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority determined that the individual's actions violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals to consider privacy when using surveillance equipment. It serves as a warning that excessive monitoring can lead to legal consequences.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. The controller had installed a surveillance camera on his property, which recorded, among other things, the public space and neighboring properties. According to the controller, he had installed the camera for security purposes regarding his property. The AEPD considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization, as such extensive monitoring was not necessary to protect the controller's property
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
22 April 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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