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Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined €600 for installing video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces without proper notice. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated data minimization principles and the duty to inform individuals about data processing. This case serves as a reminder about the importance of transparency in surveillance practices.
What happened
The individual installed surveillance cameras that recorded public areas without informing people about the data collection.
Who was affected
Members of the public who were recorded by the surveillance cameras were affected by this violation.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual's actions violated data minimization and information duties under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for individuals and businesses to be transparent about surveillance practices. It underscores the importance of informing people about data collection to comply with privacy laws.
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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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Details
Fine Date
23 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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