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Magdeburg University Hospital – €9,000 Fine (Germany, 2023)
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Magdeburg University Hospital was fined EUR 9,000 for not reporting a data breach involving a former employee. The breach allowed personal data to be unlawfully shared with third parties. This ruling emphasizes the need for organizations to promptly report data breaches.
What happened
The hospital failed to report a data breach where personal data was disclosed by a former employee.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal data was unlawfully disclosed by the former employee.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the hospital did not comply with the requirement to report the data breach.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for healthcare providers to have robust data breach reporting procedures in place. Timely reporting is crucial to protect patient privacy.
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The DPA of Sachsen-Anhalt has imposed a fine of EUR 9,000 on Magdeburg University Hospital. The clinic had failed to report to the DPA a data breach involving a former employee having unlawfully disclosed personal data from the clinic's systems to third parties.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2023
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€9,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1617
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Magdeburg University Hospital - Germany (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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