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University Hospital of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2024)
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University Hospital of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust received a reprimand for responding to only 59% of requests for personal data on time. This matters because timely responses to data requests are important for user trust and compliance with data protection rules. The reprimand highlights the need for better processes in handling such requests.
What happened
University Hospital of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust failed to respond to 41% of incoming requests for personal data within the required timeframe.
Who was affected
Patients and individuals who submitted requests for their personal data to the hospital were affected.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office reprimanded the hospital for not meeting the statutory response time for data requests.
Why this matters
This reprimand serves as a reminder for healthcare providers to improve their data request handling processes. It emphasizes the importance of timely communication with patients regarding their personal information.
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A reprimand is being issued to University Hospital of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust as they have only responded to 59% of incoming SARs within the statutory timeframe during the period of 01 August 2022 to 01 July 2023.
Outcome
Reprimand
A formal reprimand: the DPA found a violation and issued a formal censure.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for University Hospital of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
25 March 2024
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. University Hospital of Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - United Kingdom (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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