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Eurosanità S.P.A. – €120,000 Fine (Italy, 2022)
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Eurosanità S.P.A. was fined EUR 120,000 for failing to protect personal data, which led to a patient receiving another person's medical records. The Italian data protection authority found that the company did not implement adequate security measures. This case highlights the importance of strong data protection practices in the healthcare sector.
What happened
Eurosanità S.P.A. failed to secure personal data, resulting in a patient mistakenly receiving another individual's medical records.
Who was affected
Patients of Eurosanità S.P.A. whose personal medical records were inadequately protected.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the company did not take sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the critical need for healthcare organizations to implement robust data protection measures. It serves as a reminder that failing to secure sensitive information can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 120,000 on Eurosanità S.P.A.. The controller operates various healthcare facilities. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA for mistakenly receiving a document that contained medical records of another individual. The DPA found that the controller had not taken sufficient technical and organizational measures to protect personal data in order to avoid such incidents.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Eurosanità S.P.A. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
15 December 2022
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€120,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Eurosanità S.P.A. - Italy (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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