Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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Another private individual in Spain was fined EUR 600 for improperly installing video surveillance cameras that captured public areas and failing to inform people about the surveillance. This case emphasizes the need for clear communication about surveillance practices.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that also monitored public spaces and did not inform people about it.
Who was affected
Individuals in the vicinity who were recorded by the cameras without their knowledge were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual violated data minimization rules and failed to inform people about the surveillance as required by GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that transparency is crucial when using surveillance. Individuals must inform others when their activities are being monitored.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 600 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 data subjects about the video surveillance and thus violated Art. 13 GDPR. The fine is made up of EUR 300 for a violation of Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR and EUR 300 for a violation of Art. 13 GDPR.
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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
5 July 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1261
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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