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Private individual – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €4,000 for installing a video surveillance camera in a shared kitchen without getting consent from a tenant. This ruling highlights the importance of respecting privacy rights in shared living spaces.
What happened
A private individual installed a video surveillance camera in a shared kitchen without consent from a tenant.
Who was affected
The tenant who rented a room and had their privacy violated by the surveillance.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated GDPR's requirement for user consent.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that individuals must obtain consent before monitoring others, even in private settings. It serves as a reminder for anyone managing shared spaces to prioritize privacy.
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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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