Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual was fined EUR 300 for installing video surveillance cameras that recorded common areas and public spaces without proper justification. This case matters because it highlights the importance of only collecting necessary data. Individuals must respect privacy rules when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed surveillance cameras that recorded areas beyond their property, violating data minimization principles.
Who was affected
Residents of the condominium and people in the public space were affected by the surveillance.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the individual's actions violated GDPR's principle of data minimization by capturing excessive footage.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that even individuals must comply with data protection laws. Anyone using surveillance should ensure they only capture necessary footage to protect privacy.
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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 common areas of a condominium and the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
1 August 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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