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Centro de Investigación y Estudio para la Obesidad, SL – €50,000 Fine (Spain, 2020)
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Centro de Investigación y Estudio para la Obesidad, SL was fined for sharing personal health data without a proper legal reason. The Spanish data protection authority found that the medical treatment mentioned had never occurred. This case highlights the importance of having a valid reason before sharing sensitive personal information.
What happened
Centro de Investigación y Estudio para la Obesidad, SL transferred personal health data without sufficient legal grounds.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal health data was shared without proper justification.
What the authority found
The Spanish data protection authority ruled that the company lacked a valid legal basis for transferring personal health data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity for companies to ensure they have a valid reason for sharing sensitive personal information. It serves as a reminder to prioritize data protection in health-related contexts.
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Fines for the transfer of the data subject's personal data to Evo Finance EFC, SA in the course of processing a health insurance application, without a sufficient legal basis for the transfer of data, as the medical treatment in question has never been carried out.
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No other enforcement actions found for Centro de Investigación y Estudio para la Obesidad, SL in ES
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Details
Fine Date
9 October 2020
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€50,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Centro de Investigación y Estudio para la Obesidad, SL - Spain (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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