Private individual – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 10,000 for posting a video of someone clearly drunk on Facebook without their consent. This action violated privacy rights by sharing personal footage without permission. This case underscores the importance of obtaining consent before sharing others' images online.
What happened
A private individual published a video on Facebook showing another person who was drunk without their consent.
Who was affected
The person who appeared in the video and was shown without their permission.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the individual violated GDPR by processing personal data without consent.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a strong reminder that sharing personal content online requires consent. It highlights the risks individuals face when posting videos of others on social media.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a private individual. The person had published on his Facebook profile a video of another person being clearly drunk without their consent.
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Details
Fine Date
28 August 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2011
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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