Private individual – €3,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)

€3,000Agencia Española de Protección de Datos20 December 2022Spain
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A Spanish individual was fined €3,000 for sharing videos of teachers and students without their consent. This ruling is important because it shows that sharing personal data, especially of minors, can lead to serious consequences. It reminds everyone that consent is crucial when posting sensitive information online.

What happened

An individual posted videos of teachers and underage students online without obtaining their consent.

Who was affected

Teachers and underage students whose images were shared without permission.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual unlawfully processed personal data due to lack of consent.

Why this matters

This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before sharing personal information, especially involving minors. It serves as a warning to individuals about the legal risks of sharing sensitive content online.

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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on a private individual. An individual had posted videos of teachers and underage students during physical education classes on the Internet to express his anger about the fact that students were required to wear masks during class. The DPA found that the individual had unlawfully processed the data of the data subjects due to the lack of consent of the data subjects as well as any other legal basis.

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Dec 2022

Fine

€3K

Details

Fine Date

20 December 2022

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€3,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1536

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