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Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for using a CCTV camera that captured not only their property but also their neighbor's private space and public areas. This ruling emphasizes the importance of respecting privacy boundaries when using surveillance technology. It serves as a warning for individuals to be mindful of where their cameras are pointed.
What happened
A fine was imposed for using a CCTV camera that recorded areas beyond the owner's property.
Who was affected
A private individual whose CCTV camera captured footage of neighboring private and public spaces.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority fined the individual for violating privacy regulations with their CCTV usage.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for individuals to ensure their surveillance practices comply with privacy laws, particularly regarding the boundaries of personal space.
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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
9 June 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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