Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for not giving enough information about a video surveillance system at their property. This matters because it shows that even individuals can be held responsible for not being clear about how they collect and use personal data. It reminds everyone to be transparent about surveillance practices.
What happened
A private individual failed to provide sufficient information about a video surveillance system installed at their property.
Who was affected
People living near the property who were recorded by the surveillance system.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority ruled that the individual did not meet the transparency requirements under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of clear communication about data collection practices. Individuals and small businesses must ensure they inform others about surveillance to avoid penalties.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a private individual EUR 300 for failing to provide sufficient information about a video surveillance system installed at their property.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
5 April 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1735
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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