Private individual – €5,300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 5,300 for installing a video surveillance camera in a rented apartment without the tenant's consent. This matters because it highlights the importance of informing people about surveillance practices. Landlords need to be clear about any monitoring in their properties.
What happened
A private individual installed a video surveillance camera in a rented apartment without informing the tenant.
Who was affected
The tenant who rented the apartment and was unaware of the surveillance was affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated GDPR rules by not obtaining consent and failing to inform the tenant about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that individuals must respect privacy rights, especially in rental situations. It serves as a reminder for landlords to communicate openly about any surveillance.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,300 on a private individual. An individual had rented a room from the controller and filed a complaint due to the fact that the controller had installed a video surveillance camera in the apartment without their consent and had not properly informed them about the video surveillance.
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Fine
€5K
Details
Fine Date
11 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€5,300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2064
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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