Private individual – €400 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 400 for installing video surveillance cameras that also captured public spaces. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated the principle of data minimization. This case highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to necessary areas only.
What happened
A private individual was fined for using video cameras that recorded public areas.
Who was affected
People in the public space who were recorded by the individual's cameras.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated data protection rules by not minimizing data collection.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for individuals and businesses to ensure their surveillance practices comply with data protection principles. Limiting data collection can help avoid legal issues.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 400 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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Details
Fine Date
24 October 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€400
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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