IQVIA Operations France – €5,000,000 Fine (France, 2026)

€5,000,000Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés26 April 2026France
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IQVIA Operations France was fined 5 million euros for improperly handling health data during research. This matters because it highlights the importance of following data protection rules when dealing with sensitive information. Companies must ensure they have the right legal bases for processing health data.

What happened

IQVIA Operations France collected and processed health data for research purposes without proper legal justification.

Who was affected

Individuals whose health data was collected and processed by IQVIA Operations France for research.

What the authority found

The French data protection authority found that IQVIA Operations France did not comply with GDPR requirements for processing health data.

Why this matters

This case emphasizes that companies handling health data must strictly adhere to data protection regulations. It serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data handling practices to avoid hefty fines.

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Art. 14(GDPR)
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National Law Articles

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Article 66 of Act n°78-17 of 6 January 1978 on Data Processing, Data Files and Individual Liberties
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The case involves the collection and processing of health data for research purposes, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for IQVIA Operations France in FR

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

Details

Fine Date

26 April 2026

Authority

Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés

Fine Amount

€5,000,000

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-10032

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