Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2024)

€300Agencia Española de Protección de Datos14 May 2024Spain
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing a video camera that recorded the entrance of a neighboring apartment. This ruling emphasizes the need to respect others' privacy when using surveillance equipment. The fine was set at EUR 300.

What happened

The individual installed a video surveillance camera that captured footage of a neighbor's entrance area.

Who was affected

The neighboring apartment's residents were affected by the unauthorized recording.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA found that the individual violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder that personal surveillance must be limited to one's own property. Individuals should consider privacy implications before installing cameras.

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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 also recorded the entrance area of the neighboring apartment. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.

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Current
May 2024

Fine

€300

Details

Fine Date

14 May 2024

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€300

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2416

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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