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Private Person – €300 Fine (Spain, 2022)

€300Agencia Española de Protección de Datos27 July 2022Spain
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A private individual was fined for using a CCTV camera that captured not only their property but also their neighbor's private space. This ruling underscores the importance of respecting privacy boundaries when using surveillance technology.

What happened

The individual was fined for using a CCTV camera that recorded areas beyond their own property.

Who was affected

The neighbor whose private space was captured by the CCTV camera and the public.

What the authority found

The authority determined that the individual's use of the CCTV camera violated data protection rules by infringing on others' privacy.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for individuals and businesses to consider privacy implications when using surveillance equipment. Operators should ensure that their monitoring practices do not infringe on others' rights.

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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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Current
Jul 2022

Fine

€300

Details

Fine Date

27 July 2022

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€300

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