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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing a video surveillance system in a shared garage without informing others. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated privacy rules. This case shows the importance of informing people when their activities are being monitored.
What happened
The individual was fined for not properly informing others about a video surveillance system in a shared space.
Who was affected
People who used the shared garage where the video surveillance system was installed.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine because the individual failed to meet the requirement of informing others about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that individuals must be transparent about surveillance in shared spaces to protect privacy rights.
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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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