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Health Protection Agency of Sardinia (ATS) – €8,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
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The Health Protection Agency of Sardinia was fined €8,000 after a patient received another person's medical records by mistake. This error compromised the privacy of sensitive health information. It highlights the critical need for healthcare providers to handle personal data with care.
What happened
The Health Protection Agency of Sardinia mistakenly sent a patient medical records that belonged to someone else.
Who was affected
A patient who received another person's medical records, compromising their privacy.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the agency violated GDPR rules by failing to protect sensitive personal health data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of strict data handling procedures in healthcare. Organizations must ensure that personal health information is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized access.
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The Italian DPA (Garante) has imposed a fine of EUR 8,000 on the Health Protection Agency of Sardinia (ATS). A patient had mistakenly received medical records and clinical documentation from another patient in his own file.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Health Protection Agency of Sardinia (ATS) in IT
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Details
Fine Date
14 October 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€8,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Health Protection Agency of Sardinia (ATS) - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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