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Private individual – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €1,200 for not giving enough information about a video surveillance system at their property. This matters because it shows that even individuals must follow rules about informing people when they are being watched.
What happened
A private individual failed to provide sufficient information about a video surveillance system installed at their property.
Who was affected
People who visited the individual's property and were recorded by the surveillance system.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual did not meet the legal requirement to inform people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of transparency in surveillance practices. Individuals with surveillance systems should ensure they inform visitors properly to avoid penalties.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a private individual EUR 1,200 for failing to provide sufficient information about a video surveillance system installed at their property.
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Details
Fine Date
16 December 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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