Azienda Usl Toscana centro – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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Azienda Usl Toscana centro was fined €50,000 for improperly storing sensitive medical records in an accessible vacant building. This matters because it highlights the importance of protecting patient data and ensuring it is stored securely. Healthcare providers must take steps to safeguard sensitive information.
What happened
Azienda Usl Toscana centro stored sensitive patient medical records in a publicly accessible vacant building.
Who was affected
Patients whose medical records were stored inappropriately were affected.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA found that the company failed to properly secure sensitive data, violating GDPR's requirements for data protection.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that healthcare organizations must prioritize data security to protect patient information. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to ensure their data storage practices comply with privacy laws.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 50,000 on Azienda Usl Toscana centro. A person had reported that medical records containing sensitive patient data were still being stored in one of the healthcare facility's former and vacant buildings which were publicly accessible.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Azienda Usl Toscana centro 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
€50,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2108
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda Usl Toscana centro - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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