Private individual – €500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for using video cameras that recorded public areas and sharing those images on Facebook. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated rules about only collecting necessary data. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces and shared the footage on Facebook.
Who was affected
People captured in the video footage, including those in public spaces, were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by collecting more data than necessary.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that even private individuals must be careful with how they use surveillance technology. It serves as a reminder to always consider privacy when recording others.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space and furthermore published the recorded images on Facebook. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
29 November 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1504
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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