Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain received a €600 fine for installing a video surveillance camera that recorded a communal area without approval. This ruling underscores the need for consent when monitoring shared spaces. Ignoring these rules can lead to financial penalties.
What happened
A private individual installed a video surveillance camera that recorded a communal area without approval from the owners' meeting.
Who was affected
Residents and visitors in the communal area who were recorded without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated GDPR by not having a valid legal basis for processing personal data.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to individuals about the importance of following privacy regulations when using surveillance in shared spaces. It reminds everyone that consent is crucial to avoid legal issues.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. The controller had installed a video surveillance camera which recorded a communal area without this having been approved by the owners' meeting.
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Details
Fine Date
31 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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