Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 600 for installing a video surveillance camera that recorded parts of a shared garage. This case matters because it shows that even shared spaces require careful consideration of privacy. Individuals should be aware of how their surveillance affects others in communal areas.
What happened
A private individual installed a video surveillance camera that captured parts of a commonly shared garage.
Who was affected
Residents who used the shared garage and were recorded by the camera were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated GDPR rules by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform others about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling stresses the need for transparency and respect for privacy in shared spaces. Individuals should think about how their surveillance practices impact others.
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The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual EUR 600 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. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform.
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Details
Fine Date
15 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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