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Istituti ospedalieri bergamaschi – €45,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
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Istituti ospedalieri bergamaschi was fined EUR 45,000 for a data breach where a patient received medical records from seven other patients. This matters because it highlights the importance of protecting sensitive health information. Companies handling personal data need to ensure they have strong security measures in place.
What happened
A patient mistakenly received medical records and clinical documentation from seven other patients due to a data breach.
Who was affected
Patients whose medical records were incorrectly shared with another individual.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that Istituti ospedalieri bergamaschi failed to protect personal data adequately.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for healthcare providers to implement robust data security practices. It serves as a warning that breaches can lead to significant fines.
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The Italian DPA (Garante) has imposed a fine of EUR 45,000 on Istituti ospedalieri bergamaschi. The DPA initiated an investigation against the controller after it reported a data breach to the DPA. A patient had mistakenly received medical records and clinical documentation from seven other patients in his digital medical record.
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No other enforcement actions found for Istituti ospedalieri bergamaschi in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
11 February 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€45,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Istituti ospedalieri bergamaschi - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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