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Private individual – €10,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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A private individual was fined €10,000 for taking and sharing unauthorized photos from a detention center's video surveillance. The photos showed a female visitor, and the Spanish data authority found that the individual did not have a legal reason to share them. This case emphasizes the importance of having proper consent before sharing personal images.
What happened
A fine was imposed on a guard for taking and forwarding unauthorized pictures of a visitor from a detention center's surveillance system.
Who was affected
A female visitor to a detention center whose image was captured and shared without consent.
What the authority found
The Spanish data authority ruled that the individual lacked a sufficient legal basis for taking and sharing the pictures.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for individuals to understand the legal requirements surrounding the sharing of personal images. It serves as a warning that unauthorized sharing can lead to significant penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a private individual. The individual, a guard at a detention center, took pictures from the detention center's video surveillance system and forwarded them to colleagues via WhatsApp. The pictures showed a female visitor to the correctional facility. The DPA found that the individual did not have a sufficient legal basis to take and forward the pictures.
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Details
Fine Date
12 July 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€10,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-6130About this data
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