Private individual – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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Another private individual in Spain was fined EUR 1,000 for installing video cameras that also recorded public spaces. The Spanish data authority ruled this violated the principle of data minimization, which means you should only collect data that is necessary. This case reinforces the importance of limiting surveillance to protect privacy.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured public areas.
Who was affected
Individuals in the public space who were recorded without their consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish data authority found that the individual's actions violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that excessive surveillance can lead to legal consequences. It encourages individuals to be mindful of privacy when using cameras.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 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.
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Fine
€1K
Details
Fine Date
20 October 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1459
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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