Private individual – €180 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined for installing video cameras that also recorded a neighbor's property without permission. The authorities decided this violated rules about only collecting necessary data. This case serves as a reminder to individuals to respect privacy boundaries when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured footage of a neighboring property.
Who was affected
Neighbors who were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras without their consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated data minimization principles by capturing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals to be mindful of privacy laws when setting up surveillance. It shows that even personal actions can have legal consequences.
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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 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
23 June 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€180
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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