General Hospital of Thessaloniki – €25,000 Fine (Greece, 2026)

€25,000Hellenic Data Protection Authority7 July 2026Greece
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General Hospital of Thessaloniki received a fine for not having adequate security measures to protect personal data. This ruling is significant because it emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to secure sensitive information. Small businesses in the health sector should prioritize data security to avoid penalties.

What happened

General Hospital of Thessaloniki lacked sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure information security.

Who was affected

Patients and employees whose personal data was managed by the hospital were affected.

What the authority found

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority determined that the hospital did not comply with GDPR security requirements.

Why this matters

This case serves as a reminder for healthcare providers to strengthen their data protection practices. Small businesses should take proactive steps to secure personal information.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 37(GDPR)
Art. 5(1)(f) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
Art. 33(1) GDPR
Art. 34(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1) f) GDPR
Art. 12(GDPR)
Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 32(1) GDPR
Art. 33(1) GDPR
Art. 34(1) GDPR
Art. 37(GDPR)

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Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for General Hospital of Thessaloniki in GR

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

Details

Fine Date

7 July 2026

Authority

Hellenic Data Protection Authority

Fine Amount

€25,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

3297

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