Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Another private individual in Spain received a 300 euro fine for installing video cameras that recorded public spaces. This was deemed a violation of data minimization principles, which require only necessary data collection. It shows that recording public areas can still lead to privacy concerns.
What happened
A private individual recorded public spaces using video surveillance cameras without a valid reason.
Who was affected
People in the public spaces that were recorded by the individual's cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual violated data minimization rules by capturing unnecessary video footage.
Why this matters
This case highlights that recording public areas can raise privacy issues. Individuals should be cautious about how they use surveillance to avoid legal troubles.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things recorded the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
24 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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