Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined €300 for installing video surveillance cameras that recorded public spaces without justification. This case is significant because it stresses the importance of only collecting necessary data. The individual violated rules meant to protect people's privacy.
What happened
A private individual recorded public spaces with video surveillance cameras without adhering to data minimization principles.
Who was affected
People in the public spaces that were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated data protection rules by not minimizing the data collected through surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that individuals and businesses must be careful about how they collect and use personal data. It reinforces the principle that only necessary data should be recorded.
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The Spanish DPA 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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Details
Fine Date
14 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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