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Health and Medical Board of the Region of Örebro County – €11,200 Fine (Sweden, 2020)
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The Health and Medical Board of Örebro County was fined for publishing a patient's personal data without proper legal grounds. This violation of privacy rules emphasizes the need for healthcare organizations to handle patient information with care. It serves as a warning for all businesses to ensure they have a valid reason before sharing personal data.
What happened
The Health and Medical Board of Örebro County was fined for improperly publishing a patient's personal information.
Who was affected
A patient whose personal data was published without sufficient legal basis.
What the authority found
The authority found that the board violated GDPR by not having a valid legal basis for sharing the patient's information.
Why this matters
This case stresses the importance of having a clear legal basis for processing personal data. Organizations must ensure compliance with privacy regulations to avoid penalties.
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Publication of personal data of a patient without sufficient legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Health and Medical Board of the Region of Örebro County in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 May 2020
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€11,200
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Health and Medical Board of the Region of Örebro County - Sweden (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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