Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Another private individual in Spain was fined EUR 600 for similar issues with video surveillance. Not only did the cameras capture public areas, but the individual also failed to inform people about the data collection. This case underscores the need for transparency when collecting personal data.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces and did not inform people about data processing.
Who was affected
Individuals in the public areas monitored by the surveillance cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated data minimization principles and failed to inform people about data processing under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the dual responsibility of informing people and minimizing data collection. It serves as a warning for anyone using surveillance to ensure they communicate clearly about data usage.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance and thus violated its duty to inform.
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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
23 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2156
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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