Health care worker – €56 Fine (Estonia, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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An Estonian healthcare worker was fined for accessing personal data in a health database for private research. This matters because it shows that even small breaches of data privacy can lead to penalties. Businesses should ensure employees access data only for approved purposes.
What happened
A healthcare worker accessed personal data in a health database for private research activities.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal data was accessed by the healthcare worker without proper authorization.
What the authority found
The authority found that accessing personal data for private research violated GDPR's principles of data processing.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of strict data access controls in healthcare settings. It serves as a reminder that unauthorized access, even for research, can result in fines.
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Acess to personal data in a health database for private research activities.
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Details
Fine Date
17 August 2020
Authority
Andmekaitse Inspektsioon
Fine Amount
€56
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Health care worker - Estonia (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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