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Karolinska University Hospital of Solna – €390,100 Fine (Sweden, 2020)
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Karolinska University Hospital was fined for not securing patient data properly. This is important because it shows that hospitals must protect sensitive information to maintain trust. The fine highlights the need for strict data security measures.
What happened
Karolinska University Hospital failed to implement adequate security measures for patient data.
Who was affected
Patients whose confidential information was not adequately protected by the hospital.
What the authority found
The Swedish data protection authority ruled that the hospital violated GDPR by not ensuring proper data security.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the critical need for healthcare facilities to maintain robust data protection practices. Hospitals should conduct regular security audits to safeguard patient information.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Karolinska University Hospital of Solna in SE
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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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