Spain

Private individual

300 €

GDPR enforcement action by Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd) on 2024-04-12.

Rank · Sector

#320

of 351 in Individuals and Private Associations

Rank · Spain

#1,036

of 1,071

Rank · All fines

#2,979

of 3,042

Case details

Authority: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
Date: 2024-04-12
Controller / Processor: Private individual
Sector: Individuals and Private Associations
Quoted Articles: Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR
Type of violation: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

Summary

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The individual had installed a video surveillance camera which, among other things, also recorded public spaces. In addition, the person forwarded the recordings via WhatsApp. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.

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