Private individual – €600 Fine (Austria, 2021)
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An Austrian individual was fined for sending a court document containing health information to the employer of the person involved in the case. This ruling reinforces the need to handle sensitive information carefully and respect people's privacy.
What happened
A private individual forwarded a court document with health-related information to the data subject's employer without consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose health information was shared without permission.
What the authority found
The Austrian DPA ruled that the individual violated data protection rules by disclosing sensitive information without consent.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of confidentiality, especially regarding sensitive data. It serves as a reminder for individuals to think carefully before sharing personal information.
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The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 600 on a private individual. A private individual had sent a document obtained in a court case between the data subject and himself to the data subject's employer. This document contained information regarding health-related data of the data subject. At no time had the data subject consented to the forwarding of the document to her employer.
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Fine
€600
Details
Fine Date
5 August 2021
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€600
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Private individual - Austria (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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