Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces. This ruling is significant because it reinforces the need to minimize data collection and respect people's privacy in public areas. Homeowners should be cautious about how much of their surroundings they monitor.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces.
Who was affected
People in the public spaces captured by the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the individual violated GDPR's data minimization principle by excessively monitoring public areas.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to protect privacy. Homeowners should ensure their monitoring does not invade public spaces.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 300. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras on their property which covered, among other things, the public space. The AEPD found that such extensive video surveillance constituted a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
11 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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