Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Another private individual in Spain was fined for using video surveillance that captured public areas. This case is significant because it reinforces the idea that personal surveillance should not infringe on others' privacy rights. It serves as a warning for individuals to be careful about how they monitor their surroundings.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces.
Who was affected
Members of the public who were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to what is necessary and respecting the privacy of others. It sets a standard for personal surveillance 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 on his property which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
17 May 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1172
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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