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Private individual – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual was fined EUR 2,000 for installing video cameras that recorded public spaces. This is significant because it shows that even individuals must follow rules about privacy. People should be aware that recording others without consent can lead to penalties.
What happened
A private individual installed cameras that recorded images of public spaces and a building entrance.
Who was affected
People in the public space and residents of the building where the cameras were installed.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that the individual violated data minimization principles.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy in personal surveillance. Individuals should consider the privacy implications of their actions.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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