DPA case AZOP 28 August 2019 (health centre) – Order (Croatia, 2019)

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Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka28 August 2019Croatia
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A Croatian health center published individuals' names in its financial statements online without permission. This action broke data protection rules, which require companies to handle personal information carefully. The center was ordered to erase the names, highlighting the importance of protecting personal data.

What happened

The health center unlawfully published individuals’ names in its financial statements on its website.

Who was affected

Individuals whose names were published in the health center's financial statements.

What the authority found

The authority ordered the health center to erase the personal data it published without consent, violating GDPR rules.

Why this matters

This case shows that companies must be careful about how they handle personal information, even in financial documents. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to ensure they have proper consent before sharing personal data.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 5 GDPR
Art. 6 GDPR
Art. 17(1)(d) GDPR
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Art. 5
Art. 6
Art. 17(1)(d)

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On 28 August 2019 the Croatian AZOP found that an anonymised health centre unlawfully published individuals’ names in notes to its 2018 financial statements on its website, contrary to GDPR Articles 5 and 6. It ordered erasure of the complainant’s and other individuals’ personal data under Article 17(1)(d). No monetary fine was imposed.

Outcome

Order

A binding order requiring the controller to take specific action.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for DPA case AZOP 28 August 2019 (health centre) in HR

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Order Date

28 August 2019

Authority

Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka

GDPRhub ID

gdprhub-4747

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