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Private individual – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 4,000 for installing a video camera that captured images in a shared garage. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated the principle of data minimization. This case highlights the need for individuals to be cautious about their surveillance practices.
What happened
The individual was fined for using a video surveillance camera that recorded areas beyond their property.
Who was affected
People using the shared garage were affected by the unauthorized surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual's surveillance practices did not comply with data minimization principles.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that even individuals must respect privacy laws when using surveillance technology. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of how surveillance can impact others.
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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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Details
Fine Date
9 October 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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