Private individual
€6,000
Insufficient legal basis for data processing
Decision Date
December 21, 2021
Authority
Spanish Data Protection Authority (aepd)
ES
Sector
Individuals and Private Associations
Country
ES
Law
GDPRStatus
FINALDescription
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on a private individual. The person had shared a video on Twitter showing images of a sexual assault by a man on a woman. The purpose of sharing the video was to draw attention to domestic violence against women. The DPA considers the sharing to be unlawful. Even though the person may have had a legitimate interest in sharing the video, the victim's right to privacy prevails.
Legal Citations
Art. 6 (1)
Issues & Violations
Insufficient legal basis for data processing