Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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Another private individual in Spain was fined for installing video cameras in their apartment building that recorded common areas. The Spanish data protection authority ruled this violated the principle of only collecting necessary data. This case reminds everyone that video surveillance must respect the privacy of others.
What happened
A private individual installed video cameras that recorded common areas in an apartment building.
Who was affected
Residents of the apartment building whose activities in common areas were recorded.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority determined that the individual's actions violated data minimization principles under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the importance of respecting privacy when using cameras in shared spaces. It serves as a cautionary tale for anyone considering surveillance in communal areas.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. The person had installed video cameras in the apartment building where he lives, which recorded, among other things, common areas of all residents. The DPA considered this a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
17 January 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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