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Private individual – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for sharing a court trial video on Twitter without getting consent from those involved. The Spanish data protection authority found this action violated privacy rights. This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sharing personal information online.
What happened
The individual published audiovisual material of a court trial on social media without consent.
Who was affected
Witnesses and parties involved in the court trial were affected by the individual's actions.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 for violating GDPR by failing to obtain consent before sharing the video.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for individuals to respect privacy rights when sharing content online. It serves as a warning that sharing personal information without consent can lead to significant penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on a private individual. The individual had published audiovisual material of a court trial on Twitter without obtaining the consent of the witnesses and parties to the trial that could be seen on it.
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Details
Fine Date
4 February 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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