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Private individual – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined for installing video cameras that captured public areas without proper notice. This is significant because it shows that even individuals must follow privacy laws when using surveillance. The fine serves as a reminder to inform people about data collection.
What happened
A private individual was fined for violating data minimization principles with video surveillance cameras.
Who was affected
People whose privacy was affected by the individual's video surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine for failing to minimize data collection and not informing individuals about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for transparency in data collection, reminding individuals to inform others when using surveillance technology.
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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
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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