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LABORATORIOS GONZÁLEZ, S.L. – €16,000 Fine (Spain, 2022)
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LABORATORIOS GONZÁLEZ, S.L. was fined €16,000 for sending a Covid-19 test result to a person's boss without their consent. The Spanish data protection authority found that the laboratory did not have permission to share this sensitive information. This case emphasizes the importance of confidentiality in health-related matters.
What happened
The laboratory shared a person's Covid-19 test results with their employer without obtaining consent.
Who was affected
The individual whose Covid-19 test results were shared without their permission.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the laboratory violated GDPR rules by failing to protect personal health information.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the critical need for businesses to respect privacy, especially regarding health data. Companies must ensure they have consent before sharing sensitive information.
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The Spanish DPA (AEPD) has fined LABORATORIOS GONZÁLEZ, S.L.. The laboratory had sent the results of a Covid-19 test that the data subject had taken not only to them but also to their boss without their consent. The original fine of EUR 20,000 was reduced to EUR 16,000 due to immediate payment.
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Details
Fine Date
29 April 2022
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€16,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. LABORATORIOS GONZÁLEZ, S.L. - Spain (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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