Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing video surveillance cameras that captured footage of a neighboring property. The Spanish DPA found that this extensive surveillance violated the principle of data minimization. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy boundaries when using surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that covered a neighboring property.
Who was affected
Neighbors and passersby who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that individuals must limit surveillance to their own property. It serves as a reminder for anyone using cameras to consider privacy implications.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 300. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras on their property which covered, among other things, a neighboring property. The AEPD found that such extensive video surveillance constituted a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
10 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1557
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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