Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Another private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing video surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces without following data protection rules. This case matters because it shows that even personal surveillance must respect privacy laws. It encourages everyone to be mindful of how they use cameras in public areas.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces without adhering to data minimization principles.
Who was affected
People in the public areas captured by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals and businesses to limit data collection to what is necessary. It serves as a reminder that surveillance must be done responsibly to protect people's 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 the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
13 April 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1772
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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