Private individual – €500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing a surveillance camera that recorded not only his property but also neighboring areas. This matters because it highlights the importance of respecting privacy and only collecting necessary data. The fine serves as a reminder for individuals to be mindful of their surveillance practices.
What happened
A private individual installed a surveillance camera that recorded neighboring properties.
Who was affected
Neighbors and passersby whose activities were captured by the surveillance camera.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for individuals to limit their surveillance to what is necessary. It sets a precedent for how personal surveillance can infringe on others' privacy.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 500 on a private individual. The controller had installed a surveillance camera on his property, which recorded, among other things, neighboring properties. The AEPD considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
12 May 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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