Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A Spanish individual was fined for installing video cameras in their home that recorded their ex-spouse's private areas without consent. This action violated privacy rules by not minimizing data collection. It highlights the importance of respecting personal privacy in shared spaces.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras in a jointly occupied house, recording their ex-spouse's living areas.
Who was affected
The ex-spouse whose privacy was invaded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that individuals must be cautious about privacy when using surveillance in shared environments. It serves as a reminder that privacy laws apply even in personal relationships.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR on a private individual. The data subject had filed a complaint against his ex-wife with the DPA. The ex-wife had installed video surveillance cameras in the jointly occupied house, which also recorded his living areas and thus interfered with his privacy. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
4 September 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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