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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing surveillance cameras that captured public areas without informing people. This case is significant because it shows that even individuals must follow privacy rules when using surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras covering public space without proper notification.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the surveillance cameras without their knowledge.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA fined the individual for not adequately informing people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that privacy laws apply to everyone, including individuals. It highlights the need for clear communication about surveillance practices to protect people's privacy.
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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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Details
Fine Date
1 September 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6245About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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