Private Individual – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 1,000 for installing a surveillance camera on their car that recorded public spaces. The authorities determined that this violated data protection rules because it captured more information than necessary. This case serves as a warning about the limits of personal surveillance.
What happened
The individual installed a video surveillance camera on their car parked on a public street.
Who was affected
People in the public space who were recorded by the camera were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by recording public areas without a valid reason.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals to consider the implications of personal surveillance. It reminds everyone that even personal devices must respect privacy laws.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a private individual for the unauthorized installation of a video surveillance camera on their car. The car had been parked on a public street, and therefore the camera was also recording public space. The AEPD found that video surveillance of public space represented a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€1K
Details
Fine Date
15 November 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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