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Private individual – €480 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual was fined for installing video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces, violating data minimization principles. This case reminds everyone about the limits of using surveillance technology.
What happened
The individual installed surveillance cameras that recorded public areas, breaching data minimization rules.
Who was affected
The private individual who installed the cameras and the public who were recorded without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual's actions violated GDPR's principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for individuals and businesses to consider privacy implications when using surveillance technology. It underscores the importance of limiting data collection to what is necessary.
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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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