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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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Another private individual in Spain was fined EUR 300 for installing video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces. The Spanish DPA found this excessive and a violation of data protection principles. This ruling underscores the importance of minimizing data collection to what is necessary.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that monitored public areas.
Who was affected
Individuals in the public space who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the individual's actions violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals to limit surveillance to private areas only. It serves as a reminder that excessive monitoring can lead to legal consequences.
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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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