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Private individual – €180 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing video cameras that captured footage of public spaces and neighboring properties. The Spanish data authority found this violated data minimization principles. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual was fined for using video surveillance that covered public areas and a neighbor's property.
Who was affected
People in the public space and neighbors affected by the surveillance.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined the individual EUR 180 for not minimizing data collection in their surveillance practices.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the need for individuals to understand the limits of surveillance and the importance of protecting others' privacy when using cameras.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space and a neighbouring property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. The original fine of EUR 300 was reduced to EUR 180 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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Details
Fine Date
9 May 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€180
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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