Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 600 for installing video cameras that recorded public spaces and a neighbor's property. The authorities determined that the individual did not inform people about the surveillance, which violated privacy rules. This case serves as a reminder that even personal surveillance must respect others' privacy rights.
What happened
The individual installed video surveillance cameras that captured areas beyond their property.
Who was affected
Neighbors and members of the public who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated data minimization principles and failed to inform those affected by the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case illustrates that personal surveillance must be conducted responsibly, with proper notification to those being recorded. Individuals should consider privacy implications before setting up cameras.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space and a neighbour property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform.
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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
25 September 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2040
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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