Private Individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual was fined EUR 600 for installing a video camera that invaded others' privacy. The camera captured images of neighboring houses and public areas, which is against data protection rules. This case serves as a reminder that personal surveillance must respect others' privacy.
What happened
A private individual set up unauthorized video surveillance that covered neighboring properties.
Who was affected
Neighbors and passersby who were recorded without their consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual's actions violated the principle of data minimization under Article 5(1)(c) of GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance. Individuals should be aware of legal limits on personal monitoring to avoid penalties.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a private individual EUR 600 for unauthorized video surveillance. The controller had installed a video surveillance camera which covered, among other things, neighboring houses and a public street. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. Due to voluntary payment the original fine in the amount of EUR 750 has been reduced to EUR 600.
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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
30 July 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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