Physician – €1,500 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)

€1,500Commissioner for Personal Data Protection1 January 2022Cyprus
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A physician in Cyprus was fined €1,500 for not cooperating with an investigation into their video surveillance system. This case shows that businesses must comply with data protection authorities' requests to avoid penalties.

What happened

A physician in Cyprus failed to provide information requested by the data protection authority during an investigation.

Who was affected

The data protection authority conducting the investigation.

What the authority found

The Cypriot authority found the physician violated GDPR by not cooperating with their investigation.

Why this matters

This highlights the importance of cooperating with data protection authorities. Businesses should be prepared to provide necessary information during investigations to avoid fines and ensure compliance.

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Art. 31(GDPR)
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Art. 31(GDPR)

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The Cypriot DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,500 on a physician. The DPA had conducted an investigation against the physician for the unlawful operation of a video surveillance system. For investigative purposes the DPA had requested information from the physician, which the physician did not provide to the DPA. For this reason, the DPA found that the physician had violated Art. 31 GDPR due to lack of cooperation with the DPA.

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2022

Authority

Commissioner for Personal Data Protection

Fine Amount

€1,500

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