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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €300 for installing video surveillance cameras that recorded a neighbor's property and public space. The Agencia Española de Protección de Datos found this violated the principle of data minimization. This case highlights the need for individuals to be aware of privacy laws when using surveillance technology.
What happened
A fine was imposed on a private individual for unlawfully recording a neighbor's property with surveillance cameras.
Who was affected
The neighbor whose property was recorded and the general public affected by the surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual's actions violated GDPR's principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of adhering to privacy laws when using surveillance equipment. Individuals should understand the legal boundaries of monitoring others to avoid fines.
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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 and the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
27 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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