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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 not only their property but also a neighboring one. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated the principle of data minimization, which is important for protecting people's privacy.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for installing video surveillance cameras that covered a neighboring property.
Who was affected
The individual who installed the cameras and the neighbors whose property was recorded were affected.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual's video surveillance practices violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy boundaries when using surveillance technology. Individuals and businesses should ensure their surveillance practices do not infringe on others' privacy.
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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
9 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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