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 captured public areas without properly informing people. This matters because it highlights the importance of transparency when using surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual installed video cameras that recorded public spaces without informing people.
Who was affected
People in the public areas where the cameras were installed.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual failed to inform people about the surveillance, violating GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that individuals and businesses must clearly inform people about surveillance practices. It serves as a reminder for anyone using cameras to ensure they comply with privacy rules.
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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, without properly informing the data subjects.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
1 September 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2027
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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