Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing video cameras that recorded public areas and a neighbor's property. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated rules about only collecting necessary data and not informing people about the surveillance. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using cameras.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces and a neighbor's property without proper notice.
Who was affected
People in the public space and the neighbor whose property was recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated data minimization principles and failed to inform people about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case shows that individuals must be careful with surveillance practices and ensure they inform others when recording. It serves as a reminder for anyone using cameras to respect privacy rights.
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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 and a neighbour property. 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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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
3 August 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1333
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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