Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for setting up three video cameras that recorded a neighbor's access road. This decision highlights the importance of not invading others' privacy. It serves as a reminder that surveillance should be limited to one's own property.
What happened
A private individual installed three video surveillance cameras that also recorded a neighbor's access road.
Who was affected
The neighbor and anyone using the access road who was recorded by the cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary footage of the neighbor's property.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for individuals to respect privacy when using surveillance. It sets a precedent for how personal surveillance is viewed under privacy laws.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The private individual had installed three video surveillance cameras on his property which, among other things, also covered the access road of a neighbor.
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Details
Fine Date
13 September 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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