Private Individual – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A private individual in Spain was fined €4,000 for installing unauthorized surveillance cameras that recorded public and private areas. The cameras also stored footage longer than necessary, violating privacy rules. This case serves as a reminder that surveillance must respect privacy laws.
What happened
A private individual set up unauthorized surveillance cameras that recorded public roads and private property.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the unauthorized surveillance cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the individual violated GDPR by recording areas without authorization and keeping the footage longer than needed.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of respecting privacy laws when using surveillance technology, even for private individuals. It emphasizes the need for proper authorization and data minimization.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined a private individual EUR 4,000 for unauthorized video surveillance. The controller had installed two cameras on a public road and another in a tree which covered parts of a private property. In addition, the DPA found that the controller stored the recordings for longer than necessary. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.
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Fine
€4K
Details
Fine Date
27 July 2021
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€4,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private Individual - Spain (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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