Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined for using video cameras that recorded public areas without following data protection rules. The Spanish data authority found that the person did not minimize the data collected, which is important for protecting people's privacy. This case highlights the need for individuals to be careful about how they use surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces.
Who was affected
People in the public areas captured by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data authority ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case reminds individuals that even personal surveillance must respect privacy rules. It sets a precedent for how personal surveillance practices are monitored and regulated.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 300 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
10 November 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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