Private individual – €300 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual was fined for installing video cameras that recorded public spaces, similar to previous cases. This violation of data minimization principles shows that privacy laws apply to everyone. It stresses the importance of being mindful about surveillance practices.
What happened
A private individual was fined for using video surveillance that covered public areas, violating data minimization rules.
Who was affected
Individuals in the public spaces captured by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the individual's actions violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling reinforces that privacy laws are relevant to all individuals, not just businesses. It highlights the need for responsible use of surveillance technology.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 300. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras on their property which covered, among other things, the public space. The AEPD found that such extensive video surveillance constituted a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€300
Details
Fine Date
6 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2099
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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