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Landlord – €1,800 Fine (Spain, 2026)
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A landlord was fined for using video cameras in rental apartments without proper legal justification. This action violated privacy laws as the landlord did not have a valid reason for surveilling tenants. This case stresses the importance of having a legal basis before implementing surveillance measures.
What happened
A landlord was fined for using video surveillance in rental apartments without sufficient legal basis.
Who was affected
Tenants living in the rental apartments where the video surveillance was used.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the landlord violated data protection laws by not having a legal basis for the video surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a crucial reminder for property owners about the legal requirements for surveillance. It underscores the need for clear justification when monitoring tenants' activities.
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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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