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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2022-02-18
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1079
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47194
- Topics: Video Surveillance, IP Address, Controllers, Monitoring, Processing Agreement, Processing, Data Controller, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras at his house which, among other things, also covered the public space and neighbor properties. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the information signs regarding the video surveillance were blurred and thus not well readable. The DPA considered this to be a breach of the duty to inform pursuant to Art. 1

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 2,500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras at his house which, among other things, also covered the public space and neighbor properties. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the information signs regarding the video surveillance were blurred and thus not well readable. The DPA considered this to be a breach of the duty to inform pursuant to Art. 13 GDPR.

GDPR Articles: Art. 5 (1) c) GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR
Industry: Individuals and Private Associations

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