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Società H San Raffaele Resnati s.r.l. – €6,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
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Società H San Raffaele Resnati s.r.l. was fined €6,000 after a patient received medical records that didn't belong to them due to an employee's mistake. This incident highlights the importance of protecting patient data and ensuring that such errors don't happen again.
What happened
A patient mistakenly received medical records from two other patients due to an employee's error.
Who was affected
Patients whose medical records were incorrectly sent to another individual.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the healthcare provider failed to adequately protect personal data, leading to a breach.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to implement strong data protection measures to prevent similar incidents. It serves as a reminder that even small mistakes can have serious consequences for patient privacy.
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The Italian DPA (Garante) has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on Società H San Raffaele Resnati s.r.l. The DPA initiated an investigation against the health care provider after it reported a data breach to the DPA. A patient had mistakenly received medical records and clinical documentation from two other patients due to an error of an employee.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Società H San Raffaele Resnati s.r.l. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 November 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€6,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Società H San Raffaele Resnati s.r.l. - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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