Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Another private individual in Spain received a EUR 1,500 fine for setting up video surveillance cameras in a residential complex without homeowner consent. This ruling emphasizes the need for transparency and consent when monitoring shared spaces.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras in a residential complex, including common areas, without the consent of the homeowners' association.
Who was affected
Homeowners and residents of the complex who were recorded by the video surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual violated GDPR by failing to obtain consent and inform residents about the cameras.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that businesses and individuals must inform and get consent from people before monitoring shared spaces. It reinforces the need for clear communication about surveillance practices.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras in a residential complex, which also covered common areas, without obtaining the consent of the homeowners' association. In addition, the controller also failed to inform about the cameras.
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Details
Fine Date
30 August 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2016
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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