DPA case 0712-1/2019/2356 – No Violation (Slovenia, 2019)
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The Slovenian DPA advised that a patient must give consent before her personal data can be shared with her caregiver's lawyer. This is important because it reinforces the principle of consent in data sharing, ensuring that individuals have control over their own information. Businesses should remember that consent is key when handling personal data.
What happened
The DPA clarified that a patient’s personal data cannot be disclosed without her consent.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal data is being considered for disclosure were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA concluded that the patient should provide consent for her data to be shared with her caregiver’s lawyer.
Why this matters
This advice emphasizes the necessity of obtaining consent before sharing personal information. Companies should ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place.
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The DPA has been asked whether a patient’s personal data can be disclosed on her behalf to her caregiver’s lawyer. In these circumstances, the patient still enjoys her legal capacity. The DPA answered that the patient should nevertheless give her consent to such disclosure.
Outcome
No Violation
The DPA investigated and found no violation.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 0712-1/2019/2356 in SI
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 0712-1/2019/2356 - Slovenia (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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