Private individual – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Another Spanish individual received a EUR 4,000 fine for placing a video camera that recorded parts of a shared garage. This ruling underlines the need for careful consideration of privacy when setting up surveillance. It reminds everyone that even shared spaces require respect for privacy.
What happened
A private individual was fined for installing a video camera that recorded a shared garage area.
Who was affected
The individual who installed the camera and the other residents using the garage.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the individual's surveillance violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder that surveillance in shared spaces can lead to privacy violations. Individuals should be cautious and ensure they respect others' privacy when using cameras.
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The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual EUR 4,000 for installing a video surveillance camera that captured parts of a commonly shared garage. The DPA considered this a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€4K
Details
Fine Date
9 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2057
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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