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NHS Lanarkshire – Reprimand (United Kingdom, 2023)
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NHS Lanarkshire was reprimanded for sharing patient data through unauthorized channels. This incident is significant because it underscores the need for healthcare organizations to handle sensitive information with care.
What happened
NHS Lanarkshire shared personal data of patients using unauthorized means.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal data was shared without proper authorization were affected by this breach.
What the authority found
The Information Commissioner's Office found that NHS Lanarkshire did not follow proper protocols for sharing personal data.
Why this matters
This reprimand serves as a crucial reminder for healthcare providers to ensure that patient information is shared securely. It emphasizes the need for strict adherence to data protection rules.
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The Information Commissioner (the Commissioner) issues a reprimand to NHS Lanarkshire in accordance with Article 58 (2)(b) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) for the sharing of personal data of patients via unauthorised means and secondly, a disclosure of personal data.
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 NHS Lanarkshire in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
31 July 2023
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. NHS Lanarkshire - United Kingdom (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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