Private Person – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 1,500 for installing a security camera that recorded public areas and parts of a shared patio without notifying others. This is important because it shows that even private individuals must respect privacy laws when using surveillance cameras. People should ensure they have consent and proper signage when monitoring shared spaces.
What happened
A private person installed a video surveillance camera that recorded public and shared areas without proper notification or consent.
Who was affected
The affected individuals were the residents and visitors of the shared patio and public thoroughfare captured by the camera.
What the authority found
The Spanish data authority determined that the individual violated privacy rules by not obtaining consent or providing notice about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case highlights the responsibility of individuals to comply with privacy laws when using surveillance technology. It emphasizes the need for clear signage and consent when monitoring shared or public areas.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a private individual EUR 1,500. The controller had installed a video surveillance camera facing a public thoroughfare and covering parts of the shared patio of an apartment complex. Furthermore, there was no sign in a visible place informing about the presence of the camera (responsible person, purpose, etc.). Finally, the controller had not obtained the consents of the other tenants before putting the camera into operation.
Related Enforcement Actions (2)
Other enforcement actions involving Private Person in ES
Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
12 March 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-595
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Person - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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