Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing video cameras that recorded a neighbor's property. This is important because it emphasizes the need to respect privacy and only collect necessary data.
What happened
A private individual was fined EUR 300 for violating data minimization rules by recording a neighbor's property.
Who was affected
The individual who installed the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that personal surveillance must be limited to what is necessary. Individuals should be cautious about how they monitor their surroundings to avoid legal issues.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of 300 euros on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras that recorded a neighbor's property, among other things. The DPA considered this a violation of the principle of data minimization
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Details
Fine Date
20 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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