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Private individual – €500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing video surveillance cameras that also captured public areas. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated data minimization principles. This case serves as a warning about the limits of surveillance in public spaces.
What happened
A private individual was fined for using video surveillance that extended into public areas without proper justification.
Who was affected
The individual who installed the surveillance cameras in a way that violated data protection rules.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual's actions breached the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of adhering to data protection principles, especially regarding surveillance. Individuals and businesses should carefully consider the scope of their surveillance practices.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 500 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.
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Details
Fine Date
19 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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