Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing video surveillance cameras that recorded public areas. This action violated the principle of data minimization, which means only necessary data should be collected. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance equipment.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured footage of public spaces.
Who was affected
People in the public space who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that even private individuals must follow privacy rules when using cameras. It serves as a reminder for anyone using surveillance to limit data collection to what is necessary.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 300 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.
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Details
Fine Date
23 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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