Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale Melegnano e della Martesana – €3,500 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale Melegnano e della Martesana was fined €3,500 after a patient received another patient's medical records by mistake. This incident underscores the importance of safeguarding sensitive health information. Healthcare providers must ensure strict data handling procedures to prevent such errors.
What happened
A patient mistakenly received another patient's medical records.
Who was affected
Patients whose medical records were mishandled were affected.
What the authority found
The Italian authority fined the healthcare provider for failing to protect sensitive patient data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical need for healthcare providers to implement robust data protection measures, especially when handling sensitive medical information.
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The Italian DPA (Garante) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,500 on Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale Melegnano e della Martesana. The DPA initiated an investigation against the controller after it reported a data breach to the DPA. A patient had mistakenly received medical records and clinical documentation from another patient in his digital medical record.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale Melegnano e della Martesana in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
10 February 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€3,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale Melegnano e della Martesana - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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