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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain received a EUR 300 fine for using video surveillance cameras that recorded a neighboring property. The Spanish data protection authority determined this action violated privacy rules regarding data minimization.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for using video surveillance that extended to a neighboring property.
Who was affected
The individual who set up the cameras and the neighbors whose privacy was invaded were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual's surveillance practices did not comply with GDPR's data minimization principle.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the need for individuals to consider the privacy of others when implementing surveillance. It serves as a warning to anyone using cameras to ensure they do not infringe on others' rights.
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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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Details
Fine Date
10 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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