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Private individual – €6,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €6,000 for publishing images of another person without their consent. The case shows that sharing personal images online without permission can lead to serious consequences. It serves as a reminder for individuals to respect others' privacy when posting online.
What happened
A private individual published images of a woman in a bikini on a website without her prior authorization.
Who was affected
The woman whose images were published without her consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated data protection rules by sharing images without obtaining permission.
Why this matters
This case highlights the legal risks of sharing personal images online without consent. It serves as a warning for individuals to be mindful of privacy rights when using social media or online platforms.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on a private individual. The data subject had filed a complaint against the data controller for publishing images of herself in a bikini on a website without prior authorization. The data subject had originally uploaded the images of herself in a bikini to the second-hand platform Vinted, where she offered the bikini for sale.
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Details
Fine Date
16 February 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€6,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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