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Private individual – €6,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual was fined EUR 6,000 for sharing a video of a sexual assault on Twitter. This case highlights the need to respect victims' privacy, even when trying to raise awareness about important issues like domestic violence.
What happened
The individual shared a video showing images of a sexual assault without the victim's consent.
Who was affected
The victim of the sexual assault depicted in the video.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found the sharing of the video to be unlawful.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of balancing awareness efforts with the need to protect individuals' privacy rights.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on a private individual. The person had shared a video on Twitter showing images of a sexual assault by a man on a woman. The purpose of sharing the video was to draw attention to domestic violence against women. The DPA considers the sharing to be unlawful. Even though the person may have had a legitimate interest in sharing the video, the victim's right to privacy prevails.
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Details
Fine Date
21 December 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€6,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-965
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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