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Azienda USL di Parma – €5,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Azienda USL di Parma in IT
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Details
Fine Date
2 December 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€5,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda USL di Parma - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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