Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Another private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing video surveillance cameras that also recorded neighboring properties. The Spanish data protection authority determined this was a violation of the principle of data minimization. This case serves as a warning about the limits of surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that recorded neighboring properties.
Who was affected
Neighbors whose properties were captured by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case reinforces the need for individuals to limit surveillance to only what is necessary and to be mindful of others' privacy. It highlights the potential consequences of overreaching surveillance.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered neighbour properties. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
21 September 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2034
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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