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Private person – €2,500 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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A private individual in Spain was fined €2,500 for installing video surveillance cameras that invaded neighbors' privacy. The case shows that using surveillance equipment requires careful consideration of privacy laws. It serves as a reminder for individuals to respect the privacy of others when setting up cameras.
What happened
A private individual installed video cameras that captured public spaces and neighboring properties without proper justification.
Who was affected
Neighbors and passersby who were recorded by the individual's surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA determined that the individual violated data protection rules by failing to minimize data collection and inform people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of adhering to data minimization principles and informing the public about surveillance. It serves as a warning for individuals to be cautious when using surveillance technology.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras at his house which, among other things, also covered the public space and neighbor properties. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the information signs regarding the video surveillance were blurred and thus not well readable. The DPA considered this to be a breach of the duty to inform pursuant to Art. 13 GDPR.
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Details
Fine Date
18 February 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private person - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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