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Private Individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €300 for installing a video surveillance camera that recorded public areas without permission. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated data minimization principles. This case shows that individuals must be careful about how they use surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual installed a video camera that recorded public spaces and a neighboring property without authorization.
Who was affected
People in the public space and the neighbor whose property was recorded by the camera.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual's surveillance practices violated GDPR's data minimization principle.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning that unauthorized surveillance can lead to fines. Individuals should understand the legal limits of using cameras in public and private spaces.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 300 for the unauthorized installation of a video surveillance camera on their property. The cameras recorded public space and a neighboring property. The AEPD therefore found that such video surveillance constituted a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
1 July 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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