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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2023-09-19
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2024
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48139
- Topics: Video Surveillance, IP Address, Controllers, Personal Data, Processing Agreement, Monitoring, Processing, Data Controller, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space and a neighboring property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a private individual. The controller had installed video surveillance cameras which, among other things, also covered the public space and a neighboring property. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization. In addition, the controller had not properly informed the data subjects about the processing of the data by the video surveillance.

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

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