Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing video cameras that recorded public areas and a neighbor's property. This decision highlights the importance of only collecting necessary footage. It reminds people that they must respect others' privacy when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces and a neighbor's property.
Who was affected
Neighbors and passersby who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This case shows that individuals must be careful about how they use surveillance equipment. It sets a precedent that could affect how personal surveillance is regulated in the future.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 300 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.
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Details
Fine Date
9 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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