Centrul Medical dr. Furtună Dan – €1,000 Fine (Romania, 2023)
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A Romanian medical center was fined for sending a patient's test results to the wrong person via WhatsApp. This mistake exposed sensitive personal and medical information. The case highlights the importance of securing personal data to prevent unauthorized access.
What happened
Centrul Medical dr. Furtună Dan sent a patient's medical test results to the wrong recipient using WhatsApp.
Who was affected
The patient whose medical test results were mistakenly sent to an unauthorized person.
What the authority found
The Romanian authority found that the medical center failed to implement proper security measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for businesses, especially in healthcare, to use secure methods when handling sensitive information. It serves as a reminder to review and improve data protection practices to avoid similar breaches.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Romanian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 1,000 on Centrul Medical dr. Furtună Dan. The controller had sent results of a medical test via WhatsApp to the wrong recipient. As a result, personal data of the data subject, such as first and last name, telephone number and medical data, were unauthorizedly disclosed to third parties. The DPA found that the controller had failed to implement adequate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Centrul Medical dr. Furtună Dan in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
16 March 2023
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€1,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1686
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Centrul Medical dr. Furtună Dan - Romania (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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