Azienda socio sanitaria locale n. 3 di Nuoro – €13,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A health authority in Nuoro was fined for publishing personal health data online without permission. This is important because it shows that even public health organizations must protect personal information and have a valid reason to share it. The case underlines the need for careful handling of sensitive data.
What happened
Azienda socio sanitaria locale n. 3 di Nuoro published an individual's personal and health data online without a valid legal basis.
Who was affected
An individual whose personal and health-related information was published online by the health authority.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the health authority unlawfully published personal data without a valid legal basis.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical need for public organizations to safeguard personal data and ensure they have a legal basis for sharing it. It serves as a warning to all entities handling sensitive information to review their data protection practices.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 13,000 on Azienda socio sanitaria locale n. 3 di Nuoro. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA because the health authority had published their personal data (date of birth, residence, health-related data) on the internet in the context of a medication request. In the course of its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had published the data without a valid legal basis and therefore had acted unlawfully.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Azienda socio sanitaria locale n. 3 di Nuoro in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
13 April 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€13,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1927
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda socio sanitaria locale n. 3 di Nuoro - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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