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Private Individual – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €1,000 for installing a video surveillance camera on their car that recorded public space without permission. This matters because it highlights the importance of respecting privacy laws, even in public areas.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for unauthorized video surveillance from a car parked on a public street.
Who was affected
People in the public space who were recorded by the surveillance camera.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the individual's actions violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case shows that individuals can be held accountable for privacy violations, emphasizing the need for everyone to understand and comply with data protection 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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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