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Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined EUR 1,500 for installing surveillance cameras without consent in a residential complex. This is important because it emphasizes the need for consent when monitoring shared spaces.
What happened
A private individual was fined for installing video surveillance cameras without the homeowners' association's consent.
Who was affected
Residents of the residential complex who were monitored by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated GDPR by failing to obtain necessary consent for the surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that individuals must respect privacy rights when using surveillance in shared areas. Consent is crucial to avoid legal issues.
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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
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6219About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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