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Azienda USL di Parma – €5,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)

€5,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali2 December 2021Italy
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Azienda USL di Parma was fined EUR 5,000 after a patient received medical reports that did not belong to her. This incident raised concerns about how personal health information is handled. It shows that healthcare providers must be careful to protect patient data.

What happened

A patient mistakenly received diagnostic reports for two other patients in her medical record.

Who was affected

The patient who received the incorrect medical reports.

What the authority found

The DPA ruled that Azienda USL di Parma failed to properly manage personal data, violating GDPR's requirements for data protection.

Why this matters

This ruling stresses the importance of accurate data management in healthcare. Providers should implement strict protocols to safeguard patient information.

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The Italian DPA (Garante) fined Azienda USL di Parma EUR 5,000. A patient filed a complaint with the DPA because she had mistakenly received two reports of diagnostic tests on two other patients in her medical record.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Azienda USL di Parma in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

2 December 2021

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€5,000

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