Private individual – €480 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined for using video cameras that recorded public areas without following data protection rules. The Spanish DPA found that the cameras collected more data than necessary. This case highlights the importance of only collecting data that is truly needed.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces without proper data minimization.
Who was affected
People in the public areas where the cameras were installed were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for individuals and businesses to limit data collection to what is necessary. It emphasizes the need for compliance with data protection principles.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine 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. The original fine of EUR 600 was reduced to EUR 480 due to voluntary payment.
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Details
Fine Date
16 September 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€480
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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