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Homeowners' association – €2,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A homeowners' association in Spain was fined €2,000 after members accessed and shared community video surveillance footage without permission. This incident was reported by an owner who felt their privacy was violated. It serves as a reminder that organizations must respect privacy rights when handling video data.
What happened
Members of the homeowners' association accessed and distributed video surveillance footage via WhatsApp without authorization.
Who was affected
The owner who filed the complaint and other residents whose privacy was potentially compromised.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the homeowners' association violated GDPR by allowing unauthorized access and distribution of surveillance footage.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of privacy in community settings and the need for strict controls over access to surveillance data to protect residents' rights.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on a homeowners' association. An owner had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the fact that members of the association had accessed the community's video surveillance footage and distributed it via WhatsApp.
Related Enforcement Actions (3)
Other enforcement actions involving Homeowners' association in ES
Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
5 May 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€2,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Homeowners' association - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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