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Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual was fined EUR 600 for installing video cameras that captured footage of public spaces and a neighbor's property. This ruling shows that individuals must also follow data protection rules when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that covered public areas and a neighbor's property.
Who was affected
People in the public space and the neighbor whose property was captured by the cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated data minimization principles and failed to inform people about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights that even private individuals must adhere to data protection laws. Anyone using surveillance should be aware of their responsibilities to inform others.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space and a neighbour property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform.
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Details
Fine Date
28 December 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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