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Azienda Tutela della Salute della Sardegna – €5,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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Azienda Tutela della Salute della Sardegna was fined for disclosing a physician's health information without justification. This case shows that health authorities must protect sensitive information. Companies should avoid sharing personal health details unless absolutely necessary.
What happened
The health authority disclosed a physician's health status without a valid reason.
Who was affected
The affected individual was a physician whose health information was improperly shared.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority ruled that the health authority did not have a valid legal basis for disclosing the physician's health information.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for strict confidentiality regarding health information. Organizations must ensure they have valid reasons before sharing sensitive data.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on Azienda Tutela della Salute della Sardegna. The health authority had placed a sign at the gate of a physician's practice informing about their absence due to illness. During its investigation, the DPA found that there was no reason to disclose the physician's health information and that the health authority did not provide a valid legal basis for doing so.
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No other enforcement actions found for Azienda Tutela della Salute della Sardegna in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 June 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€5,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda Tutela della Salute della Sardegna - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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