Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2024)

€300Agencia Española de Protección de Datos25 June 2024Spain
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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 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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Current
Jun 2024

Fine

€300

Details

Fine Date

25 June 2024

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€300

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2451

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

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