Homeowners Association – €300 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A Homeowners Association in Spain was fined for installing video surveillance cameras that covered common areas without following proper data rules. The Spanish data protection authority found that they collected more footage than necessary. This case highlights the importance of only collecting data that is truly needed.
What happened
The Homeowners Association installed video surveillance cameras that captured more footage than required.
Who was affected
Residents and visitors in the residential area monitored by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the association violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that organizations must limit data collection to what is necessary. Homeowners Associations should review their surveillance practices to ensure compliance with data protection rules.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on a Homeowners Association. The association had installed several video surveillance cameras across the residential area which, among other things, also covered the common area. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
3 December 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1510
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Homeowners Association - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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