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Private Individual – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 3,000 for installing video surveillance cameras that recorded neighbors on a public street. This matters because it highlights the importance of respecting privacy and not collecting more data than necessary.
What happened
The individual installed video cameras that captured images of neighbors without their consent.
Who was affected
Neighbors who were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case shows that individuals can be held accountable for privacy violations, even in personal settings. It serves as a reminder for everyone to consider the privacy of others when using surveillance technology.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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