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Private individual – €180 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual was fined €180 for installing video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces without proper justification. The data protection authority found this violated the principle of data minimization. This case highlights the importance of ensuring that surveillance practices respect privacy rights.
What happened
A private individual installed surveillance cameras that recorded public areas without adequate justification.
Who was affected
People in the public space who were captured by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for individuals and businesses to consider privacy implications when using surveillance technology. It serves as a reminder to limit data collection to what is necessary.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 180 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.
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Details
Fine Date
12 August 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€180
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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