Private individual – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 4,000 after a tenant complained about a video surveillance camera installed in their shared kitchen without consent. The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual did not have a valid reason for the surveillance. This case underscores the importance of obtaining consent when using cameras in shared spaces.
What happened
A private individual installed a video surveillance camera in a shared kitchen without the tenant's consent.
Who was affected
The tenant who rented a room and was recorded by the surveillance camera.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority determined that the individual lacked a valid legal basis for the surveillance, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the necessity of obtaining consent from individuals before recording them, especially in shared living spaces. It serves as a critical reminder for landlords and anyone using surveillance in private areas.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on a private individual. An individual had rented a room from the controller and filed a complaint against them due to the fact that the controller had installed a video surveillance camera in the shared kitchen without their consent.
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Details
Fine Date
21 September 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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