Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing a surveillance camera that recorded parts of a neighbor's property. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated the principle of data minimization. This case serves as a warning to individuals about the limits of personal surveillance.
What happened
A private individual was fined for using a surveillance camera that captured footage from a neighboring property.
Who was affected
The individual who installed the surveillance camera and their neighbors who were recorded without consent.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual's actions violated data protection rules by not minimizing data collection.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy boundaries when using surveillance technology. Individuals should be aware of the legal implications of recording others without consent.
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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 in their garage area, which however also recorded parts of a neighboring property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
25 June 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2451
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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