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Sahlgrenska University Hospital – €341,300 Fine (Sweden, 2020)
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital was fined for not having proper security measures to protect patient data. This is crucial because it shows that healthcare providers must keep patient information safe. The fine reflects the serious consequences of inadequate data protection.
What happened
Sahlgrenska University Hospital failed to implement adequate security measures for patient data.
Who was affected
Patients whose confidential data was not properly protected by the hospital.
What the authority found
The Swedish data protection authority found that the hospital violated multiple GDPR articles related to data security.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the necessity for healthcare institutions to prioritize data security. Hospitals must regularly assess their security practices to ensure patient data is safe.
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The Swedish DPA (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten) fined Sahlgrenska University Hospital SEK 3,500,000 (EUR 341,300) 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 systems Melior and Nationell patientöversikt 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. In addition, the Melior hospital information system did not keep records of when and for what purpose patient data was accessed.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Sahlgrenska University Hospital in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 December 2020
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€341,300
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-471
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Sahlgrenska University Hospital - Sweden (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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