Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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Another private individual in Spain received a EUR 600 fine for using video cameras that not only recorded public areas but also a neighbor's property. The Spanish data protection authority found that this violated data minimization rules and that the individual failed to inform those affected about the surveillance. This case shows the importance of transparency and respecting boundaries when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded both public spaces and a neighbor's property.
Who was affected
Neighbors and passersby who were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority found that the individual violated data minimization principles and failed to properly inform people about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals to inform others when their data is being collected. It serves as a warning to anyone using surveillance that they must respect privacy and communicate clearly.
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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
22 August 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1365
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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