Synlab Med srl – €20,000 Fine (Italy, 2021)
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Synlab Med was fined EUR 20,000 for accidentally sending Covid-19 test results to the wrong health authority. This incident underscores the need for careful handling of sensitive health information to protect people's privacy.
What happened
Synlab Med sent Covid-19 test results of 31 people to the wrong health authority.
Who was affected
Individuals whose Covid-19 test results were incorrectly sent to an unintended health authority.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that Synlab Med violated GDPR by mishandling sensitive health data.
Why this matters
This fine highlights the critical importance of ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in handling health data. Companies should implement strict data management protocols to prevent similar errors.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has fined Synlab Med srl EUR 20,000. The company conducted Covid-19 tests for various regional health authorities. In this context, the company had inadvertently sent the test results of 31 people to the wrong health authority.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Synlab Med srl in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
13 May 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€20,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1327
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Synlab Med srl - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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