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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 video surveillance cameras that captured images of neighboring properties. This action violated data protection rules. The case serves as a reminder about the importance of respecting privacy boundaries.
What happened
A private individual was fined EUR 300 for installing video surveillance cameras that also covered neighbor properties.
Who was affected
Neighbors whose properties were captured by the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for individuals to consider privacy when using surveillance equipment. People should ensure their cameras do not invade others' privacy.
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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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Details
Fine Date
21 September 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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