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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 following data minimization rules. This case shows that even individuals can face penalties for not respecting privacy laws. It serves as a warning to anyone using surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual installed video cameras that recorded public areas without adhering to data minimization principles.
Who was affected
The individual who installed the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the individual violated GDPR's principle of data minimization by recording public spaces unnecessarily.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights that privacy laws apply to everyone, not just businesses. Individuals using surveillance must ensure they comply with data protection rules to avoid fines.
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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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