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Private individual – €180 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 180 for installing video surveillance cameras that also captured footage of a neighboring property. This case is important because it highlights the need to respect privacy boundaries when using surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed video cameras that violated data minimization principles by capturing neighboring property.
Who was affected
Neighbors who were affected by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual violated data minimization principles, resulting in the fine.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance technology. Individuals should be aware of the legal limits on monitoring others.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered a neighbouring property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. The original fine of EUR 300 was reduced to EUR 180 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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Details
Fine Date
21 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€180
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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