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Medical laboratory – €20,000 Fine (Belgium, 2022)
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A medical laboratory in Belgium was fined for failing to protect patient data and not conducting necessary assessments. This case shows the importance of data security and compliance in the healthcare sector.
What happened
The Belgian DPA fined a medical laboratory for not conducting a data protection impact assessment and for allowing unsecured access to patient data.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal data was potentially exposed were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the laboratory violated multiple GDPR articles related to data protection and security.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical need for medical facilities to prioritize data security and compliance to protect patient information and avoid hefty fines.
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The Belgian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 20,000 on a medical laboratory. During its investigation, the DPA found that the laboratory had failed to conduct a data protection impact assessment and thus violated Art. 35 GDPR. In addition, the laboratory had violated, Art. 5 (1) f) GDPR and Art. 32 GDPR, as it was possible for physicians to view patients' personal data on the website without encryption. Finally, the DPA found that the laboratory had not published a privacy statement on its website, in violation of Art. 12 GDPR, Art. 13 GDPR and Art. 14 GDPR.
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No other enforcement actions found for Medical laboratory in BE
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
19 August 2022
Authority
Autorité de Protection des Données
Fine Amount
€20,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-5252About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Medical laboratory - Belgium (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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