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Private individual – €600 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €600 for improperly using video surveillance cameras that also captured public areas. The Spanish data protection authority found that this violated data minimization principles and that the individual failed to inform people about the data processing. This case emphasizes the need for clear communication about surveillance practices.
What happened
The individual was fined for installing video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces without proper notification.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the individual's video surveillance cameras in public areas.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority determined that the individual violated data protection rules by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform individuals about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the importance of following data protection principles, especially regarding surveillance. Individuals and businesses must ensure they inform people about any data collection practices.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space. 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
21 February 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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