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National Center of Addiction Medicine ('SAA') – €20,600 Fine (Iceland, 2020)
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The National Center of Addiction Medicine was fined after a former employee received boxes that included patient data. This data contained health records of 252 patients and names of about 3,000 people in rehabilitation programs. Protecting patient information is crucial for privacy.
What happened
A former employee received boxes containing sensitive patient data, including health records and names of individuals in rehabilitation.
Who was affected
Former patients and individuals who participated in rehabilitation programs whose data was included in the boxes.
What the authority found
The authority found that the National Center of Addiction Medicine failed to protect personal data adequately, violating GDPR's security requirements.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive health information. Organizations must ensure that personal data is handled securely to protect individuals' privacy.
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Persónuvernd noted that a former employee of the SAA received boxes of allegedly personal belongings that he had left there, but which also contained patient data, including the health records of 252 former patients and documents with the names of about 3,000 people who had participated in rehabilitation for alcohol and drug abuse.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for National Center of Addiction Medicine ('SAA') in IS
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 March 2020
Authority
Persónuvernd
Fine Amount
€20,600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. National Center of Addiction Medicine ('SAA') - Iceland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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