Aleris Sjukvård AB – €1,168,000 Fine (Sweden, 2020)

€1,168,000Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten3 December 2020Sweden
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Aleris Sjukvård AB was fined over 1 million euros for not protecting patient data properly. The company failed to limit access to sensitive information, allowing employees to see more than they needed for their jobs. This case highlights the importance of securing personal data in healthcare settings.

What happened

Aleris Sjukvård AB did not implement proper security measures, allowing unnecessary access to patient data.

Who was affected

Patients whose confidential data was accessible to employees without a need for such access.

What the authority found

The Swedish DPA found that Aleris Sjukvård AB violated GDPR by not ensuring adequate security and limiting access to patient data.

Why this matters

This case underscores the need for healthcare providers to conduct risk analyses and restrict data access to only those who need it. It serves as a warning to other companies to review their data security practices.

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The Swedish DPA (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten) fined Aleris Sjukvård AB SEK 12,000,000 (EUR 1,168,000) for failing to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to ensure information security. It was found that there was no risk analysis regarding the access to patient data. Authorizations for users of the hospital information system Nationell patientöversikt (NPÖ) were not assigned according to the principle of minimum access. This gave users full access to confidential patient data that they did not need for work purposes.

Details

Fine Date

3 December 2020

Authority

Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten

Fine Amount

€1,168,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-467

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