Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 1,500 for using video surveillance cameras that also captured public areas. The Spanish Data Protection Authority found this violated rules about collecting only necessary data and failing to inform people about the surveillance. This case highlights the importance of following data protection rules when using cameras.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces without proper notification.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the surveillance cameras in public areas were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated data protection rules by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform the public.
Why this matters
This case shows that individuals must be careful when using surveillance technology. It emphasizes the need for clear communication about data collection practices.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform. The fine is made up of EUR 1,000 for a violation of Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR and EUR 500 for a violation of Art. 13 GDPR.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
27 April 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1141
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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