Private individual – €240 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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In Spain, a private individual was fined for setting up video surveillance cameras without properly informing the people being recorded. This is important because it shows that individuals must communicate clearly about surveillance to respect others' privacy. It reinforces the need for transparency in using cameras.
What happened
A private individual installed video surveillance cameras without adequately informing the people being recorded.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the surveillance cameras without proper notification were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual failed to inform the people being recorded, violating privacy rules.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of informing people about surveillance practices. It serves as a reminder for individuals to be transparent about any monitoring they conduct.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 240 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras without properly informing data subjects.
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Fine
€240
Details
Fine Date
6 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€240
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2096
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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