Private person – €900 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private person in Spain was fined for using video cameras that also captured public areas. This violated the principle of data minimization under GDPR. Small businesses should ensure their surveillance systems only monitor necessary areas to avoid similar fines.
What happened
A private person used video surveillance cameras that monitored public spaces without proper justification.
Who was affected
People who were recorded by the cameras while in public areas.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Agency found that the use of cameras violated GDPR's data minimization principle.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of limiting surveillance to necessary areas, reminding individuals and businesses to review their camera setups to comply with privacy laws.
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Unlawful usage of video surveillance cameras which also monitored parts of the public space (violation of principle of data minimization).
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Details
Fine Date
4 February 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€900
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private person - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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