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Private individual – €360 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 360 for using video surveillance cameras that recorded public areas without proper notification. This case is important because it highlights the need for individuals to inform others about surveillance. People must be aware when they are being recorded.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for not informing about video surveillance covering public spaces.
Who was affected
Members of the public who were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the individual violated data minimization principles by not informing people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for individuals using surveillance cameras to ensure they inform others about monitoring practices to comply with privacy laws.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 360 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.
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Details
Fine Date
3 June 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€360
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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