Private Individual – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing video cameras on a public street that recorded images of neighbors. This ruling shows that even in public spaces, there are limits to how much surveillance is acceptable, protecting people's privacy.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras on a public street that captured images of neighbors.
Who was affected
Neighbors who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated data protection rules by not minimizing the data collected through surveillance.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy in public spaces. It serves as a warning to individuals about the legal implications of excessive surveillance.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on a private individual. Two neighbors had complained about the individual to the DPA due to the fact that he had installed two video surveillance cameras with motion detectors on a public street. Among other things, these recorded images of the neighbors reaching their properties via the street. The authority considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
5 August 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-797
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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