Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)

€300Agencia Española de Protección de Datos10 July 2023Spain
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Fine

General GDPR enforcement action

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A private individual in Spain was fined for not providing enough information about a video surveillance system they installed. The fine was reduced after the individual acknowledged their responsibility. This case shows that even homeowners must follow privacy rules when using surveillance.

What happened

A private individual was fined for failing to inform others about their video surveillance system.

Who was affected

People who visited the individual's property where the surveillance system was installed.

What the authority found

The Spanish data protection authority fined the individual for not meeting the information requirements under GDPR.

Why this matters

This ruling emphasizes that individuals must inform others about surveillance systems. Homeowners and small business operators should ensure they provide clear information about any monitoring they conduct.

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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a private individual for failing to provide sufficient information about a video surveillance system installed at their property. The original fine of EUR 500 was reduced to EUR 300 for voluntary payment and acknowledgement of responsibility.

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Current
Jul 2023

Fine

€300

Details

Fine Date

10 July 2023

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€300

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-1949

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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