Karolinska University Hospital of Solna – €390,100 Fine (Sweden, 2020)
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Karolinska University Hospital of Solna was fined over 390,000 euros for not securing patient data properly. The hospital allowed employees to access more information than necessary, risking patient privacy. This case emphasizes the need for strong data protection in hospitals.
What happened
Karolinska University Hospital of Solna did not properly restrict access to patient data, compromising security.
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 Karolinska University Hospital of Solna violated GDPR by failing to ensure adequate data security and access control.
Why this matters
This decision highlights the importance of implementing strict data access policies in healthcare, encouraging other institutions to review and improve their security measures.
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The Swedish DPA (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten) fined Karolinska University Hospital of Solna SEK 4,000,000 (EUR 390,100) 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 TakeCare 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.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Karolinska University Hospital of Solna in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 December 2020
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€390,100
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-472
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Karolinska University Hospital of Solna - Sweden (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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