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Private individual – €1,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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Another private individual was fined for uploading images from their surveillance camera to Instagram, which included a minor and military personnel. The Spanish DPA found that the individual lacked a valid legal basis for sharing these images. This case stresses the need for caution when sharing personal images online.
What happened
A private individual uploaded images from their video surveillance camera to Instagram without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
The private individual who shared the surveillance images on social media.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 for violating data protection laws by sharing images without consent.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning that individuals must be careful about sharing images that include others, especially vulnerable groups. Compliance with data protection laws is essential in all online activities.
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The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual EUR 1,000. The controller had uploaded images from their video surveillance camera to Instagram showing, amongst others, a minor and members of the national armed forces. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had no valid legal basis for uploading these images.
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Details
Fine Date
6 August 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2465
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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