Private individual – €480 Fine (Spain, 2022)
General GDPR enforcement action
This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.
A private individual in Spain was fined EUR 480 for installing surveillance cameras in a residential complex without permission. The cameras recorded common areas, and the individual did not inform residents about the surveillance. This case shows the importance of respecting privacy and legal requirements for video surveillance.
What happened
A private individual installed surveillance cameras in a residential complex without permission and did not inform residents.
Who was affected
Residents of a residential complex where the common areas were monitored by unauthorized cameras.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found the individual lacked a valid legal basis for installing the cameras and failed to inform residents about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning that individuals must comply with legal requirements for video surveillance and respect others' privacy. It emphasizes the need for clear communication and proper permissions when installing surveillance systems.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras in a residential complex that also covered common areas. During its investigation, the DPA found that the individual did not have permission to install the cameras and therefore did not have a valid legal basis for data processing. In addition, the individual failed to provide information about the video surveillance to the data subjects. The original fine of EUR 600 was reduced to EUR 480 due to voluntary payment.
Related Enforcement Actions (4)
Other enforcement actions involving Private individual in ES
Fine
€480
Details
Fine Date
9 December 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€480
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1521
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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