Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing video cameras that recorded areas beyond their property. This ruling underlines the principle of data minimization, which means only collecting necessary information. It reminds property owners to be mindful of privacy when using surveillance.
What happened
The individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured footage from a neighboring property.
Who was affected
Residents of the neighboring property who were recorded without their consent.
What the authority found
The data protection authority ruled that the individual's surveillance practices violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case serves as a crucial reminder for property owners to respect the privacy of others when using surveillance technology. It reinforces the importance of only collecting data that is necessary.
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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
9 January 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1558
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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