Private individual – €3,500 Fine (Spain, 2023)

€3,500Agencia Española de Protección de Datos23 December 2023Spain
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing a camera in their apartment without informing guests. This matters because it shows that even individuals can be held accountable for privacy violations. People need to be aware that they must inform others about surveillance in shared spaces.

What happened

A private individual installed a camera in their apartment covering common areas without informing guests.

Who was affected

Guests renting a room in the individual's apartment who were unaware of the surveillance.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA found that the individual failed to inform about the video surveillance, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This case highlights that individuals can face fines for privacy violations, emphasizing the importance of transparency in shared living situations. It serves as a reminder for anyone renting out space to be clear about surveillance.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 13(GDPR)
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,300 on a private individual. The private individual had installed a camera in their apartment, where they also rented out a room, covering common areas. In addition, the person failed to inform about the video surveillance.

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Dec 2023

Fine

€4K

Details

Fine Date

23 December 2023

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€3,500

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2251

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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