Private individual – €500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 500 for installing video cameras that recorded public areas and a neighbor's property. The Spanish data authority found this violated the rule of data minimization, which means you shouldn't collect more data than necessary. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy boundaries when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces and neighboring properties.
Who was affected
People in the public area and the neighbor whose property was recorded without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish data authority ruled that the individual's actions violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that even private individuals must consider privacy when using surveillance. It serves as a reminder for anyone using cameras to ensure they do not invade others' privacy.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 500. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras on their property which covered, among other things, the public space and a neighboring property. The AEPD found that such extensive video surveillance constituted a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
17 October 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1447
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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