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Private individual – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 2,000 for sharing a video on WhatsApp that showed a violent attack without consent. The Spanish data protection authority found this sharing violated the individual's privacy rights. This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sharing personal content.
What happened
A private individual shared a video of a violent attack on WhatsApp without the consent of the person depicted.
Who was affected
The person who was depicted in the video of the violent attack.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated data protection rules by sharing personal data without consent.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the necessity of obtaining consent before sharing personal information, especially sensitive content. It serves as a warning to individuals about the legal consequences of sharing data without permission.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on a private individual. The individual had shared a video on WhatsApp showing images of a violent attack on the data subject without having obtained the data subject's consent.
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Details
Fine Date
12 May 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1165
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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