DPA case 9296257 – Violation Found (Italy, 2020)
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The Italian Ministry of Economics and Finance consulted on how to send electronic medical prescriptions. The authority confirmed that digital channels can be used, but they must follow health data protection rules. This is significant because it shows that digital solutions for healthcare must prioritize patient privacy.
What happened
The Ministry sought advice on how to transmit electronic medical prescriptions to patients.
Who was affected
Patients who will receive electronic medical prescriptions through digital channels.
What the authority found
The authority confirmed that digital channels for e-prescriptions can comply with health data protection rules.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes the importance of integrating privacy measures in digital healthcare solutions. It serves as a guide for future implementations of electronic health services.
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The Italian economics and finance Ministry (“Mef”) consulted the Garante on the adoption of a decree defining the channels (e.g. SMS, e-mail) through which electronic medical prescriptions shall be transmitted to patients. Such decree does not specify the methods for releasing the e-prescriptions, which shall be referred to in a following decree to be adopted together with the Ministry of health prior consultation with the Garante. n/a The Garante confirmed the possibility of providing for digital channels through which deliver e-prescriptions in compliance with rules on health data protection. To this end, the Garante also reminded that technical and security measures shall be considered when specifying the releasing methods of the e-prescriptions (e.g. the prescription shall be attached to the e-mail and protected with encryption).
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for DPA case 9296257 in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
19 March 2020
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-2254About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. DPA case 9296257 - Italy (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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