Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €600 for installing video cameras that recorded public spaces without proper notice. This is important because it emphasizes the need for individuals to follow data protection rules when using surveillance technology. Anyone using cameras should ensure they inform people about the data being collected.
What happened
A private individual was fined for using video surveillance that captured public areas without adequate information to those being recorded.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the individual's video surveillance cameras in public spaces.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated data minimization principles and failed to inform people about the data processing.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of transparency in data collection, especially for individuals using surveillance. It serves as a warning for others to comply with data protection laws.
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The Spanish DPA 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
30 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2218
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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