Landlord – €1,800 Fine (Spain, 2026)

€1,800Agencia Española de Protección de Datos6 February 2026Spain
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A landlord in Spain was fined EUR 1,800 for using video surveillance in rental apartments without proper legal grounds. This case matters because it reminds landlords to follow data protection laws when monitoring properties.

What happened

The Spanish DPA fined a landlord for using video surveillance without a sufficient legal basis.

Who was affected

Tenants living in the rental apartments were affected by the unauthorized surveillance.

What the authority found

The authority ruled that the landlord lacked a valid legal basis for the video surveillance, violating GDPR requirements.

Why this matters

This case serves as a warning to landlords and property managers about the need to comply with data protection laws. They should ensure they have legal grounds before implementing surveillance measures.

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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,800 on a Landlord. The landlord used video surveillance in rental apartments without having a sufficient legal basis. The original fine of EUR 3,000 was reduced to EUR 1,800 due to immediate payment and admission of responsibility by the controller.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Landlord in ES

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

6 February 2026

Authority

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Fine Amount

€1,800

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-3056

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