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Private Individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual was fined for installing a video camera that captured footage of neighboring homes and public areas. This matters because it shows that people must respect others' privacy when using surveillance. Unauthorized surveillance can lead to penalties.
What happened
The individual set up a video camera that recorded areas beyond their own property.
Who was affected
Neighbors and passersby who were recorded without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated data protection rules by not minimizing data collection through surveillance.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for individuals to be mindful of privacy when using cameras. Unauthorized surveillance can have legal consequences.
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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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