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Azienda Usl Toscana centro – €50,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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Azienda Usl Toscana centro was fined EUR 50,000 for improperly storing sensitive medical records in a publicly accessible building. The Italian DPA stressed the importance of secure data storage practices. This ruling serves as a critical reminder for healthcare facilities to protect patient information.
What happened
Sensitive medical records were found stored in a publicly accessible former building of the healthcare facility.
Who was affected
Patients whose sensitive medical information was at risk due to improper storage practices.
What the authority found
The authority found that the healthcare facility violated GDPR rules by failing to secure sensitive patient data.
Why this matters
This case underscores the necessity of secure data storage in healthcare. Organizations must implement strict measures to protect patient information from unauthorized access.
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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.
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No other enforcement actions found for Azienda Usl Toscana centro in IT
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Details
Fine Date
28 September 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€50,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda Usl Toscana centro - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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