Private individual – €120 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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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.
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The Spanish DPA has fined a private individual. The controller had installed a video surveillance system in a multi-party residential building that they own. However, the information sign regarding the video surveillance system lacked information about the controller and the exercise of data subjects' rights. The original fine of EUR 150 was reduced to EUR 120 due to voluntary payment.
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Fine
€120
Details
Fine Date
9 December 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€120
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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