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Private individual – €3,500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing a camera in their apartment that recorded common areas without informing tenants. This is important because it emphasizes the need for transparency and consent in personal surveillance.
What happened
The individual installed a camera covering common areas of their rented apartment without informing others.
Who was affected
Tenants and visitors in the apartment were affected by the unauthorized surveillance.
What the authority found
The Spanish data authority ruled that the individual failed to inform about the video surveillance, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for individuals and businesses to be transparent about surveillance practices and to inform people when their privacy may be affected.
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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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Details
Fine Date
23 December 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€3,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2251
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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