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Physician – €1,500 Fine (Cyprus, 2023)
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A physician in Cyprus was fined EUR 1,500 for accessing a patient's personal data without permission. This case highlights the importance of obtaining consent before accessing sensitive information. It serves as a reminder for healthcare professionals to respect patient privacy.
What happened
The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection fined a physician for accessing a patient's personal data without consent.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal data was accessed by the physician without their consent.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the physician violated GDPR by accessing personal data without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to ensure they have proper consent before accessing patient data. It reinforces the importance of privacy in the healthcare sector.
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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a physician. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because the physician had accessed their personal data in a healthcare system, even though the physician had not treated the individual or obtained their consent.
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No other enforcement actions found for Physician in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 December 2023
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€1,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Physician - Cyprus (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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