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Private individual – €500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined EUR 500 for improperly using video surveillance. The individual installed cameras that captured public spaces, violating data protection rules. This case shows that even individuals must follow data protection laws.
What happened
The individual installed video cameras that recorded public areas without proper justification.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the surveillance cameras in public spaces.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This ruling reminds everyone, including private individuals, that they must comply with data protection laws. It highlights the importance of respecting privacy in public spaces.
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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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Details
Fine Date
5 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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