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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for not giving enough information about a video surveillance system they set up at their property. This matters because it highlights the importance of being transparent when using surveillance technology. People need to know how their data is being collected and used.
What happened
A private individual failed to provide sufficient information about a video surveillance system installed at their property.
Who was affected
Visitors and individuals whose activities were recorded by the surveillance system at the individual's property.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual did not meet the legal requirements for informing people about the surveillance, violating GDPR's transparency obligations.
Why this matters
This case shows that individuals must be clear about surveillance practices. It serves as a reminder for anyone using cameras to inform people properly to avoid fines.
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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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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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