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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined for installing surveillance cameras that recorded public areas without proper justification. The DPA found this violated data minimization rules. This case shows that even individuals must comply with data protection principles when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded common areas and public spaces.
Who was affected
Residents of a condominium and passersby whose images were captured by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined the individual for violating the principle of data minimization by recording unnecessary areas.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that data protection rules apply to everyone, not just businesses. Individuals must be cautious about how they use surveillance technology.
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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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