Private individual – €500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A Spanish individual was fined EUR 500 for installing video cameras that recorded public areas and a neighbor's property. This case shows that even private surveillance can violate data protection rules if it goes too far. It serves as a warning for people to think carefully about where they place cameras.
What happened
A private individual was fined for using video surveillance that captured public and neighboring spaces.
Who was affected
The individual who installed the cameras and their neighbors who were recorded without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual's video surveillance violated the principle of data minimization.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance equipment. Individuals should ensure their surveillance practices do not infringe on others' privacy rights.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 500. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras on their property which covered, among other things, the public space and a neighboring property. The AEPD found that such extensive video surveillance constituted a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€500
Details
Fine Date
9 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2058
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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