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

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
- Date: 2024-04-12
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-2368
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48483
- Topics: Video Surveillance, IP Address, Monitoring, Processing Agreement, Processing, Supervisory Authorities, Law Enforcement

## Summary

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The individual had installed a video surveillance camera which, among other things, also recorded public spaces. In addition, the person forwarded the recordings via WhatsApp. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.

## Full text

The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 300 on a private individual. The individual had installed a video surveillance camera which, among other things, also recorded public spaces. In addition, the person forwarded the recordings via WhatsApp. The DPA considered this to be a violation of the principle of data minimization.

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

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