Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Another private individual in Spain was fined for placing video cameras that also recorded a neighbor's property. The fine was imposed because the individual did not minimize data collection as required. This ruling stresses the importance of respecting others' privacy.
What happened
A private individual installed video cameras that captured footage of a neighbor's property.
Who was affected
The neighbor whose property was recorded without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the individual violated data protection rules by failing to limit the surveillance to necessary areas.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals to be mindful of privacy laws when using surveillance technology. It reinforces the principle of data minimization.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered a neighbour property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
24 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
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