Private individual – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined for using video cameras that recorded public spaces without following proper data rules. The Spanish data protection authority found that the individual didn't minimize the data collected and failed to inform people about the surveillance. This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy when using cameras.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that also captured public areas without proper data minimization.
Who was affected
People in the public space who were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization and failed to inform people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling shows that even private individuals can face penalties for not following data protection rules. It serves as a reminder for anyone using cameras to be aware of privacy laws.
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Details
Fine Date
21 February 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
Enforcement Tracker ID
1664
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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