Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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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Details
Fine Date
10 July 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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