Phyisician – €10,000 Fine (Austria, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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An Austrian physician was fined €10,000 for sharing a patient's personal health information when responding to an online review. This matters because it shows that even professionals must protect patient privacy online. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to be careful about sharing personal information.
What happened
The physician disclosed personal health data of a patient in response to an online review.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal health information was disclosed without consent were affected.
What the authority found
The Austrian DPA found that the physician violated GDPR rules on data protection by sharing sensitive information.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data, especially in public forums. All businesses should ensure they have proper protocols to protect sensitive information.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Austrian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 10,000 on a physician. The physician had responded to an online review regarding their practice, disclosing personal health data of a patient
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Phyisician in AT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
26 September 2023
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€10,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2130
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Phyisician - Austria (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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