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Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
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Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese was fined €50,000 for mistakenly sending a couple's medical report to the wrong person. This incident revealed sensitive health information due to an error in packaging. It highlights the need for hospitals to handle personal data carefully to protect patient privacy.
What happened
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese sent a couple's medical report to an uninvolved third party by mistake.
Who was affected
The couple whose sensitive medical information was mistakenly sent to the wrong person.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the hospital violated data protection rules by improperly handling the couple's medical report.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the importance of proper data handling procedures in healthcare settings. Hospitals must implement strict protocols to prevent accidental disclosures of sensitive information.
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The Italian DPA (Garante) fined Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese EUR 50,000. The controller, a hospital, had reported to the Italian DPA that a couple's medical report had been mistakenly sent to an uninvolved third party. The report contained information about a genetic consultation and the health status and sex life of the data subjects. The incident occurred due to an error in packaging the letter, according to a statement from the controller.
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Details
Fine Date
27 January 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€50,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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