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Private Person – €1,500 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual in Spain was fined for installing a surveillance camera that overlooked a public area without proper notifications. This is important because it shows that even individuals must follow data protection rules when using surveillance.
What happened
The individual set up a video camera facing a public thoroughfare without informing others about it.
Who was affected
Residents of the apartment complex where the camera was installed were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish Data Protection Authority found that the individual violated data protection laws by not notifying others or obtaining their consent.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a reminder that privacy laws apply to everyone, not just businesses, and highlights the need for transparency when using surveillance technology.
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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.
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Fine
€2K
Details
Fine Date
12 March 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Person - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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