Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing a video surveillance system in a shared garage without properly informing others. This case is important because it shows that even individuals can face penalties for not following privacy rules.
What happened
The Spanish data protection authority fined a person EUR 300 for failing to inform about a video surveillance system in a shared space.
Who was affected
The individual who installed the surveillance system in the shared garage.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated Article 13 of GDPR by not providing adequate information about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that privacy laws apply to everyone, not just businesses. Individuals should ensure they inform others when using surveillance systems to avoid fines.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The controller had installed a video surveillance system in a shared garage without properly informing about it.
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Details
Fine Date
16 August 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2004
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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