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Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €600 for installing video surveillance cameras that invaded public space and a neighbor's property. The authority found that the individual did not properly inform people about the data being collected. This case shows that even private individuals can be held accountable for privacy violations.
What happened
A private individual installed surveillance cameras that captured public areas and neighboring properties without proper notification.
Who was affected
People in the vicinity of the surveillance cameras, including neighbors, were affected by the lack of notification.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual violated data minimization principles and failed to inform affected individuals about data processing.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that privacy laws apply to everyone, not just businesses. Individuals must be aware of their responsibilities when using surveillance technology.
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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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Details
Fine Date
3 August 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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