Salvator Mundi International Hospital s.r.l – €60,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Salvator Mundi International Hospital was fined for requiring a Covid-19 Green Pass for access to healthcare services after the pandemic ended. This ruling matters because it shows that businesses can't impose outdated data requirements. Healthcare providers should ensure their data practices align with current regulations.
What happened
The hospital restricted access to services based on a Covid-19 Green Pass after the pandemic, which was deemed unjustified.
Who was affected
Patients seeking healthcare services at Salvator Mundi International Hospital.
What the authority found
The Italian Data Protection Authority ruled that the hospital's requirement for a Green Pass after the pandemic was not legally justified, violating Articles 5(1)(a) and (b) and Article 9 of GDPR.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for healthcare providers to adapt their data practices to current circumstances. Businesses should regularly review their data policies to ensure compliance with evolving legal standards.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 60,000 on Salvator Mundi International Hospital s.r.l. The hospital had restricted access to its services to people with a Covid-19 Green Pass. The DPA emphasizes that the handling of personal data in the context of the green pass controls had a legal basis during the pandemic, but points out that the requirement of the green pass for access to healthcare services after the end of the pandemic could not be justified anymore.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Salvator Mundi International Hospital s.r.l in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
28 September 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€60,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2107
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Salvator Mundi International Hospital s.r.l - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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