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Private Individual – €4,000 Fine (Spain, 2021)
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A private individual was fined for setting up unauthorized video cameras on a public road and in a tree, invading others' privacy. This case is important because it emphasizes that everyone must respect privacy rights and not conduct surveillance without permission.
What happened
The individual installed two cameras on a public road and one in a tree that recorded parts of private property.
Who was affected
People passing by the public road and those living near the tree were affected by the unauthorized surveillance.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the individual violated data minimization principles by conducting unauthorized video surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning that unauthorized surveillance can lead to significant fines. It reminds individuals and businesses to be cautious about privacy when using cameras.
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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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