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Covid-19 test center – €1,800 Fine (Germany, 2022)
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A Covid-19 test center was fined for carelessly displaying personal data on a label attached to its window. An employee reused a label from the trash that still had someone's personal information visible for about 24 hours. This incident shows the importance of being careful with personal data.
What happened
An employee at the Covid-19 test center displayed personal data on a label attached to the center's window.
Who was affected
The individual whose personal data was exposed on the label.
What the authority found
The authority imposed a fine because the test center failed to protect personal data and did not act responsibly.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the need for businesses to train employees on data handling and to ensure that personal information is not accidentally exposed. It serves as a warning to all organizations about the risks of mishandling personal data.
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The DPA of Hessen imposed a fine of EUR 1,800 on a Covid-19 test center. An employee had taken an adhesive label from the trash, written the test center's e-mail address on it and attached it to the center's window. However, due to a lack of care, the employee did not notice that the label still contained personal data of an individual. The data was therefore visible to third parties for about 24 hours until the label was removed.
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No other enforcement actions found for Covid-19 test center in DE
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€1,800
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Covid-19 test center - Germany (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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