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Health insurance provider – €1,200 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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A health insurance provider in Hungary was fined EUR 1,200 for improperly publishing a Covid-19 test result on its website. This allowed unauthorized access to personal health information, which is a serious violation of privacy. The case underscores the need for companies to protect sensitive data and cooperate with regulatory authorities.
What happened
The health insurance provider published a Covid-19 test result online, exposing personal data to unauthorized individuals.
Who was affected
The individual whose Covid-19 test result was published was affected.
What the authority found
The Hungarian DPA imposed a fine because the insurer failed to protect personal data and did not cooperate adequately during the investigation.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning to health-related companies about the importance of safeguarding personal information and complying with data protection regulations.
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The Hungarian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,200 on a health insurance provider. The insurer had published the result of a Covid-19 test of the data subject on its website. This would have allowed unauthorized persons to access the personal data of the data subject. In addition, the insurer had not adequately cooperated with the agency during the DPA's investigation.
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No other enforcement actions found for Health insurance provider in HU
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
25 September 2022
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€1,200
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Health insurance provider - Hungary (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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