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Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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A private individual was fined for using a video surveillance camera that recorded public spaces and sharing the footage via WhatsApp. This action violated data protection principles by not minimizing data collection. It serves as a reminder that even individuals must follow data protection rules.
What happened
The individual installed a video surveillance camera that recorded public areas and shared the recordings through WhatsApp.
Who was affected
People captured in the video recordings, including those in public spaces.
What the authority found
The authority found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by recording and sharing unnecessary footage.
Why this matters
This case illustrates that data protection laws apply to everyone, not just businesses, and emphasizes the importance of minimizing data collection.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The individual had installed a video surveillance camera which, among other things, also recorded public spaces. In addition, the person forwarded the recordings via WhatsApp. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
12 April 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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