# Private Individual: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2021-11-15
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-904
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47019
- Topics: Video Surveillance, IP Address, Processing Agreement, Monitoring, Processing, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a private individual for the unauthorized installation of a video surveillance camera on their car. The car had been parked on a public street, and therefore the camera was also recording public space. The AEPD found that video surveillance of public space represented a violation of the principle of data minimization.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on a private individual for the unauthorized installation of a video surveillance camera on their car. The car had been parked on a public street, and therefore the camera was also recording public space. The AEPD found that video surveillance of public space represented a violation of the principle of data minimization.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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