Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale nord Milano, C.F. – €40,000 Fine (Italy, 2023)
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Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale nord Milano was fined EUR 40,000 after a health authority employee shared a patient's COVID test report with the patient's spouse without permission. This breach of privacy is a serious issue, as it involves unauthorized access to sensitive health information. It serves as a reminder for health organizations to protect patient data strictly.
What happened
A health authority employee shared a COVID test report with a spouse without the patient's authorization.
Who was affected
A patient whose COVID test results were improperly shared with their spouse.
What the authority found
The Italian data protection authority found that the health authority violated GDPR rules by disclosing personal health information without consent.
Why this matters
This case highlights the critical need for health organizations to enforce strict data protection measures. Other health services should review their policies to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 40,000 on Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale nord Milano, C.F.. During its investigation, the DPA found that a patient's spouse had received their husband's COVID test report from an employee of the health authority without authorization.
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No other enforcement actions found for Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale nord Milano, C.F. in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
7 December 2023
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€40,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2191
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Azienda socio sanitaria territoriale nord Milano, C.F. - Italy (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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