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Private individual – €5,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined €5,000 for installing video surveillance cameras that captured public spaces without proper notice. This case highlights the need for transparency in data collection practices.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined a private individual for violating data minimization principles by using surveillance cameras that recorded public areas.
Who was affected
Individuals who were recorded by the video surveillance cameras installed by the private individual.
What the authority found
The DPA found that the individual violated GDPR by not minimizing data collection and failing to inform people about the surveillance.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of informing individuals about data collection practices. It serves as a warning for anyone using surveillance to ensure they comply with data protection laws.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance.
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Details
Fine Date
7 July 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€5,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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