Private individual – €500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing video cameras that recorded public areas. The authorities ruled that this violated data protection rules by collecting more information than necessary. This case serves as a warning to individuals about the limits of surveillance.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for installing video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces.
Who was affected
People in the public areas captured by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The DPA determined that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by recording unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance. Individuals should be aware of where and how they can use cameras to avoid legal issues.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
5 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2049
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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