Private individual – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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Another private individual in Spain received a EUR 2,000 fine for using video cameras that recorded public areas. This ruling emphasizes the need to limit surveillance to only what is necessary. It serves as a warning to others about respecting privacy when installing cameras.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces.
Who was affected
People in the public areas captured by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by recording more than necessary.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces the idea that individuals must be mindful of privacy when using surveillance tools. It could lead to stricter regulations on personal surveillance practices.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 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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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
13 September 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1383
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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