TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l. – €7,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l. was fined EUR 7,000 for not providing a patient with access to his medical records in a timely manner. This case highlights the importance of responding to personal data requests promptly. Businesses must ensure they comply with requests to avoid penalties.
What happened
TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l. failed to provide a patient with his medical records on time.
Who was affected
The affected individual was a patient who requested access to his medical records and dental surgery documentation.
What the authority found
The Italian authority found that TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l. did not meet GDPR requirements to provide personal data access promptly and completely.
Why this matters
This decision underscores the necessity for companies to handle personal data requests efficiently. It serves as a reminder that failing to comply with such requests can lead to financial penalties.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA (Garante) has imposed a fine of EUR 7,000 on TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l.. A data subject filed a complaint with the DPA after the controller failed to properly respond to his request for information. The data subject had requested access to his personal data. For this purpose, he demanded a copy of his medical records and the medical documentation of his dental implant surgery that had taken place. However, the controller did not provide the information in due time and in its entirety.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 March 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€7,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-698
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. TECNOMEDICAL S.r.l. - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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