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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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Another private individual was fined €300 for using surveillance cameras that covered a neighbor's access road. This case matters because it shows that personal surveillance can infringe on others' privacy rights. Individuals should be cautious about how their surveillance impacts their neighbors.
What happened
A private individual installed three video surveillance cameras that recorded a neighbor's access road.
Who was affected
The neighbor whose access road was recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority determined that the individual's actions violated data minimization principles under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that personal surveillance must respect the privacy of others. Individuals should be aware of the potential legal consequences of their surveillance practices.
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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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