Private individual – €800 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for using video cameras that recorded public spaces without proper notice. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated the principle of data minimization and the duty to inform people about data processing. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that also captured public areas without informing people.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the surveillance cameras in public spaces.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual failed to minimize data collection and did not properly inform individuals about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that even private individuals must follow data protection rules when using surveillance. It serves as a reminder for anyone using cameras to ensure they inform the public and limit data collection.
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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 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. The original fine of EUR 1000 was reduced to EUR 800 due to voluntary payment.
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Details
Fine Date
15 March 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€800
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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