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Physician – €1,500 Fine (Cyprus, 2022)
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A physician in Cyprus was fined for not cooperating with a data protection investigation and for unlawfully operating a video surveillance system. This is important because it shows that professionals must follow data protection laws and cooperate with authorities.
What happened
The physician was fined for failing to provide information during an investigation and for improperly using video surveillance.
Who was affected
Patients and individuals whose data was potentially affected by the physician's surveillance practices were impacted.
What the authority found
The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection found that the physician violated GDPR by not cooperating with the investigation and misusing surveillance.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights that even healthcare professionals must adhere to data protection laws. It serves as a warning that non-compliance can lead to fines and damage to professional reputation.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Physician in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€1,500
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Physician - Cyprus (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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