Private individual – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Another private individual in Spain was fined for improperly installing video cameras that recorded public areas. This case is significant because it reinforces the principle that surveillance should be limited to what is necessary, protecting the privacy of others. Property owners must be mindful of where they place cameras.
What happened
The individual installed video cameras that captured images of public spaces and the entrance to a residential building.
Who was affected
Residents and passersby who were recorded by the cameras without their consent were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority determined that the installation violated the principle of data minimization, which requires only necessary data to be collected.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to protect people's privacy. It serves as a warning to property owners to ensure their surveillance practices comply with data protection laws.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 2,000. The data controller had installed video cameras in such a way that they could record images of the public space and the entrance to a residential building. The AEPD considered this a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
17 December 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
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