Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined 300 euros for installing video cameras that recorded their neighbor's property. This action violated the principle of data minimization, which means only necessary data should be collected. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy boundaries in surveillance.
What happened
A private individual recorded their neighbor's property using video surveillance cameras without justification.
Who was affected
Neighbors whose property was recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual violated data minimization rules by collecting unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that even private individuals must follow privacy laws when using surveillance. It serves as a reminder for anyone considering surveillance to ensure they are not infringing on others' privacy.
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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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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
20 July 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1960
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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