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Provincial Health Authority of Cosenza – €30,000 Fine (Italy, 2020)
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The Provincial Health Authority of Cosenza published personal information about individuals seeking damages on its website without proper legal grounds. This matters because it shows that public authorities must handle personal data with care. The ruling stresses the importance of having a valid reason to share sensitive information.
What happened
The health authority published personal data of individuals with claims against it on its website.
Who was affected
Individuals who had claims for damages against the Provincial Health Authority.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority ruled that the health authority published personal data without sufficient legal basis.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that public authorities must ensure they have a valid reason to disclose personal information. It serves as a reminder for organizations to protect individuals' privacy.
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Publication of personal data (including first and last name, address, tax ID) on the website of the authority about persons who have claims for damages against the authority, without sufficient legal basis
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Provincial Health Authority of Cosenza in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
17 November 2020
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€30,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Provincial Health Authority of Cosenza - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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