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Private individual – €5,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing CCTV at his house that also monitored a community pool area. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated privacy rules. This case highlights the need for individuals to consider privacy implications when installing surveillance systems.
What happened
The individual was fined for installing CCTV that covered areas beyond his private property.
Who was affected
Residents and visitors of the community pool area who were monitored by the CCTV.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine because the individual did not comply with privacy requirements related to surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for individuals to ensure that their surveillance practices respect the privacy of others in shared spaces.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a private individual. The controller had installed CCTV at his house in a residential complex which also covered areas of the community pool.
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Details
Fine Date
16 August 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€5,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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