Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Another private individual was fined EUR 300 for installing video cameras that also captured public areas. This is significant because it shows the importance of only collecting necessary data and respecting people's privacy. Individuals should be mindful of how their surveillance practices impact others.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras that covered public spaces, violating data minimization principles.
Who was affected
People in the public spaces captured by the cameras were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated the principle of data minimization by capturing unnecessary footage, violating GDPR rules.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that surveillance should be limited to what's necessary. Individuals should consider the impact of their cameras on public privacy.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine 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. The original fine of EUR 300 was reduced to EUR 180 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
30 August 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2017
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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