Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2024)

€300Agencia Española de Protección de Datos28 May 2024Spain
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A private individual was fined EUR 300 for installing a video surveillance camera that recorded parts of a neighbor's property. This case is important because it shows that even individuals must follow data protection rules when using surveillance equipment. Everyone should be aware of how their actions can affect others' privacy.

What happened

A private individual installed a surveillance camera that captured footage of a neighboring property.

Who was affected

Neighbors whose property was recorded by the surveillance camera were affected.

What the authority found

The Spanish DPA determined that the individual violated data protection rules by not minimizing the data collected.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder that privacy laws apply to everyone, not just businesses. Individuals should be cautious about how they use surveillance to respect others' privacy.

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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 parts of a neighbouring property. 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

28 May 2024

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€300

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2418

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

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