# Homeowners Association: Non-compliance with general data processing principles

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2022-11-10
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1489
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47604
- Topics: Video Surveillance, IP Address, Monitoring, Processing Agreement, Supervisory Authorities, Processing, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on a Homeowners Association. The association had installed several video surveillance cameras across the residential area which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. The original fine of EUR 1,500 was reduced to EUR 900 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine on a Homeowners Association. The association had installed several video surveillance cameras across the residential area which, among other things, also covered the public space. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. The original fine of EUR 1,500 was reduced to EUR 900 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.

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

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