Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2023)

€1,500Agencia Española de Protección de Datos30 August 2023Spain
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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.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 13(GDPR)
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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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Aug 2023

Fine

€2K

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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