HOSPITAL RECOLETAS PONFERRADA, S.L. – €16,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
Hospital Recoletas Ponferrada was fined for using pre-ticked consent boxes during patient visits. This practice misled patients about what they were agreeing to, which is important because it affects how personal information is handled. Businesses must ensure that consent is clear and not manipulated.
What happened
Hospital Recoletas Ponferrada used pre-ticked consent boxes on patient forms without proper consent.
Who was affected
Patients who visited Hospital Recoletas Ponferrada and filled out consent forms were affected.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA ruled that the hospital violated GDPR by not obtaining valid consent from patients.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for clear consent practices in healthcare and other sectors. Companies should review their consent processes to avoid similar issues.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on the healthcare facility HOSPITAL RECOLETAS PONFERRADA, S.L.. A patient had filed a complaint with the DPA. The patient had filled out a consent form during a medical examination in which certain items were already pre-ticked. The DPA also found that the controller had not complied with the patient's request for access to their personal data in a timely manner. The original fine of EUR 20,000 was reduced to EUR 16,000 due to voluntary payment.
Violations (1)
Cookie consent checkboxes are pre-selected by default, violating the requirement for active, affirmative consent.
Art. 4(11) GDPR
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for HOSPITAL RECOLETAS PONFERRADA, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Details
Fine Date
15 December 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€16,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1532
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. HOSPITAL RECOLETAS PONFERRADA, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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