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Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma – €46,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma was fined for publishing the names and health information of over 1,300 patients on its website. The Italian data protection authority found this unlawful processing of personal data violated privacy rules. This case serves as a reminder for healthcare facilities to protect patient information.
What happened
Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma published sensitive health data of 1,337 patients online without proper authorization.
Who was affected
Patients whose names and health information were publicly disclosed on the healthcare facility's website.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the healthcare facility unlawfully processed personal data, violating data protection principles.
Why this matters
This ruling stresses the importance of safeguarding patient data in healthcare settings. Organizations must implement strict controls to prevent unauthorized data disclosures.
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The Italian DPA has fined Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma EUR 46,000. The healthcare facility had published the names and health information of 1337 patients on its website. In most cases, this involved the health records of the data subjects, including medical documents, disability assessments, tests, technical reports, etc.... In this context, the DPA found that the healthcare institution had processed the data unlawfully as well as violated principle of data minimization.
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Details
Fine Date
26 May 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€46,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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