Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2024)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual was fined €300 for installing a video surveillance system without properly informing people about it. This case matters because it shows that even individuals must follow data protection rules when using surveillance. It reminds everyone to be transparent about how they collect and use personal data.
What happened
A person installed a video surveillance system without providing adequate information to those being recorded.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the surveillance system without being informed.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority determined that the individual violated GDPR by failing to inform people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of transparency in data collection practices. It serves as a reminder that everyone, not just businesses, must comply with data protection laws.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a data controller. The controller had installed a video surveillance system without adequately providing information for data subjects.
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Details
Fine Date
3 December 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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