Order of Physicians, Surgeons and Dentists of the Province of Macerata – €4,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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The Order of Physicians, Surgeons and Dentists of the Province of Macerata was fined for improperly notifying a health professional about their suspension. This is important because it shows that companies must handle personal information carefully, especially during sensitive times like a pandemic.
What happened
The Order of Physicians sent a suspension notice about vaccination requirements to other entities without proper legal grounds.
Who was affected
The health professional who was suspended and other entities that received the notification were affected.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that the Order of Physicians did not have a valid legal basis for sharing the suspension notice with others.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the need for organizations to protect personal information and only share it when legally justified, especially in healthcare.
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National Law Articles
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on the Order of Physicians, Surgeons and Dentists of the Province of Macerata. During the pandemic, the controller suspended a health professional for failing to fulfil the vaccination requirements. The controller sent the suspension notification not only to the data subject, but also to other entities, which could not have been based on sufficient legal basis.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Order of Physicians, Surgeons and Dentists of the Province of Macerata in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
12 February 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-3080
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Order of Physicians, Surgeons and Dentists of the Province of Macerata - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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