Landlord – €1,800 Fine (Spain, 2026)
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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.
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Details
Fine Date
6 February 2026
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,800
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Landlord - Spain (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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