Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing video cameras that recorded public spaces without following data protection rules. This is significant because it shows that even individuals must respect privacy laws when using surveillance. People should be careful about how they use cameras to avoid penalties.
What happened
The private individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured footage of public areas without proper justification.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the surveillance cameras in public spaces.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority found that the individual violated data protection rules by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform individuals about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that surveillance must be done responsibly and in compliance with data protection laws. Individuals should be aware of their obligations when using cameras.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform.
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Details
Fine Date
11 August 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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