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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual was fined for using a CCTV camera that captured not only their property but also the private space of a neighbor. The Spanish Data Protection Authority found this practice to be a violation of privacy rules. This case highlights the importance of ensuring that surveillance does not infringe on the privacy of others.
What happened
A private individual used a CCTV camera that recorded their neighbor's private space and public areas.
Who was affected
Neighbors and members of the public who were captured by the individual's CCTV camera.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual's use of the CCTV camera violated privacy rules by encroaching on others' private spaces.
Why this matters
This fine serves as a warning to individuals about the limits of surveillance. It emphasizes the need to respect the privacy of others when using cameras or monitoring devices.
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Usage of CCTV camera that was also capturing foreign private space of a neighbour and the public space.
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Details
Fine Date
1 June 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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