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Cork University Maternity Hospital – €65,000 Fine (Ireland, 2020)
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Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) was penalized for improperly disposing of documents containing personal data of 78 patients in a public recycling center. This incident is significant because it involved sensitive health information, which must be protected. It serves as a reminder for health institutions to handle patient data with care.
What happened
CUMH disposed of documents containing personal data of 78 patients, including sensitive health information, in a public recycling center.
Who was affected
78 patients whose personal data, including sensitive health information, was improperly disposed of by CUMH.
What the authority found
The Data Protection Commission found that CUMH violated GDPR rules by failing to secure personal data during disposal.
Why this matters
This case underscores the critical importance of secure data disposal practices in healthcare. Hospitals must ensure they protect patient information to maintain trust and comply with regulations.
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The „Data Protection Authority of Ireland“ imposed a fine on Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) after the personal data of 78 patients was discovered disposed of in a public recycling center. Among the documents disposed of, some contain special category personal data of six patients. It is believed that the breach at CUMH involves sensitive patient health data such as the medical history and future planned care programs.
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No other enforcement actions found for Cork University Maternity Hospital in IE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
18 August 2020
Authority
Data Protection Commission
Fine Amount
€65,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-449
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Cork University Maternity Hospital - Ireland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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