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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined €300 for installing video cameras that recorded a neighbor's property. The Spanish data protection authority found that this violated data minimization principles. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy boundaries when using surveillance equipment.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded areas beyond their property.
Who was affected
Neighbors who were recorded by the surveillance cameras installed by the private individual.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual violated data minimization principles under Article 5(1)(c) of GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder for individuals to be mindful of privacy laws when using surveillance technology. It emphasizes the need to limit surveillance to one's own property to avoid infringing on others' privacy.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things recorded a neighbor property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
20 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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