SC Grupex 2000 SRL – €1,000 Fine (Romania, 2022)
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SC Grupex 2000 SRL published video recordings of hospitalized patients on its website without permission. The Romanian data protection authority found this was illegal because it violated rules about processing personal data. This case highlights the importance of protecting sensitive information, especially in healthcare.
What happened
SC Grupex 2000 SRL published video recordings of hospitalized patients without their consent.
Who was affected
Patients whose video recordings were published on the SC Grupex 2000 SRL website.
What the authority found
The Romanian data protection authority ruled that the company unlawfully processed personal data, violating multiple GDPR articles.
Why this matters
This decision emphasizes that companies must handle sensitive data with care and obtain proper consent. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to review their data practices, especially when dealing with personal information.
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The Romanian DPA started an investigation against the news website SC Grupex 2000 SRL after a regional Social Assistance and Child Protection Agency notified the DPA that video recordings of some of their hospitalised patients were published on its website. The Romanian DPA held that the publishing of these recordings constituted an unlawful processing of personal data in breach of Articles 6 and 9 GDPR, with reference to the principles in Article 5(1)(a), (b), (c), (f) and 5(2) GDPR. Based on these considerations, the DPA issued a fine of approximately €1000 (RON 4943.60) against the website. Additionally, the Romanian DPA also ordered the website to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure compliance with GDPR.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for SC Grupex 2000 SRL in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 January 2022
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€1,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. SC Grupex 2000 SRL - Romania (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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