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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2023-01-09
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1558
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/47673
- Topics: Video Surveillance, IP Address, Monitoring, Processing, Processing Agreement, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 300. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras on their property which covered, among other things, a neighboring property. The AEPD found that such extensive video surveillance constituted a violation of the principle of data minimization.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) fined a private individual EUR 300. The individual had installed video surveillance cameras on their property which covered, among other things, a neighboring property. The AEPD found that such extensive video surveillance constituted a violation of the principle of data minimization.

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

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