Physician – €1,500 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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A Hungarian physician was fined EUR 1,500 for not sending a patient her complete medical records when requested. This matters because it highlights the importance of complying with patient requests for their own information. Healthcare providers need to ensure they are transparent and responsive to patient needs.
What happened
The physician failed to provide a patient with her complete medical records upon request.
Who was affected
The patient who requested her medical records was affected.
What the authority found
The Hungarian data protection authority found that the physician did not comply with the patient's request, violating GDPR's transparency requirements.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that healthcare providers must be diligent in fulfilling patient requests for their information. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to prioritize transparency and responsiveness to user requests.
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The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a physician. A patient had asked the doctor to send her complete medical records, such as imaging records as well as consent forms regarding her maternity care. However, the physician had not complied with this request.
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Details
Fine Date
8 July 2022
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€1,500
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1443
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Physician - Hungary (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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