Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 1,500 for installing video surveillance cameras that captured public areas and a neighbor's property. The Spanish data protection authority found this violated the principle of data minimization and that the individual failed to inform people about the surveillance. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using surveillance technology.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces and a neighboring property.
Who was affected
People in the public space and neighbors who were recorded by the surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization and did not properly inform individuals about the data processing.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that individuals using surveillance must ensure they do not capture more than necessary and must inform those affected. It serves as a reminder for anyone using cameras to respect privacy rights.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space and a neighboring property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance.
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Details
Fine Date
19 September 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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