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Distributing an intimate video recovered from a computer

One case of The Criminal Chamber related to criminal services.

Supreme Court · Second Chamber (Penal) · 2015

ECLI:ES:TS:2015:2198 · Date of resolution: 27/05/2015

What the Supreme Court considered and decided

The court upheld convictions for recovering and distributing intimate files without consent from a computer entrusted for repair. Technical access did not authorise copying or disclosure of the contents.

What this helps explain

The transfer of a computer for a service does not imply consent to use your personal data.

Editorial summary from the official note of the CGPJ. It describes this resolution, without certifying the subsequent evolution of the procedure. It should be read with the legislation applicable to its facts, reforms and subsequent case law.

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