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Capio St. Göran AB – €2,900,000 Fine (Sweden, 2020)
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Capio St. Göran AB was fined for not keeping patient data secure. They failed to limit access to confidential information, allowing users to see data they didn't need for their jobs. This matters because it highlights the importance of protecting sensitive health information in hospitals.
What happened
Capio St. Göran AB failed to implement proper security measures for patient data access.
Who was affected
Patients whose confidential health information was accessible to unauthorized users at Capio St. Göran AB.
What the authority found
The Swedish authority found that Capio St. Göran AB did not take necessary steps to secure patient data, violating GDPR's requirements for information security.
Why this matters
This fine shows that healthcare providers must prioritize data security to protect patient information. Other companies should review their access controls to avoid similar penalties.
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The Swedish DPA (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten) fined Capio St. Göran AB SEK 30,000,000 (EUR 2,900,000) 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 systems Cosmic, Nationell patientöversikt and 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 Capio St. Göran AB in SE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
3 December 2020
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€2,900,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-473
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Capio St. Göran AB - Sweden (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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