CENTRO MÉDICO SALUS BALEARES, S.L. – €30,000 Fine (Spain, 2024)
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CENTRO MÉDICO SALUS BALEARES, S.L. was fined €30,000 because a thermometer in their clinic displayed patient temperatures publicly. This situation raised privacy concerns as it allowed third parties in the waiting room to see sensitive information. Clinics need to ensure that patient data is kept private to avoid similar issues.
What happened
A thermometer in the clinic briefly displayed patient temperatures to third parties in the waiting room.
Who was affected
Patients visiting CENTRO MÉDICO SALUS BALEARES who had their body temperatures displayed publicly.
What the authority found
The Spanish DPA found that the clinic violated GDPR's requirements for protecting personal data by allowing temperature readings to be visible to others.
Why this matters
This case highlights the importance of maintaining patient privacy in healthcare settings. Clinics should review their equipment and practices to ensure sensitive information is not exposed.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 30,000 on CENTRO MÉDICO SALUS BALEARES, S.L.. An individual had filed a complaint with the DPA due to the clinic's use of an electronic clinical thermometer with a temperature display attached to a screen on the wall so that the body temperature could be briefly visible to third parties in the waiting room when the individual moved away from the device.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for CENTRO MÉDICO SALUS BALEARES, S.L. in ES
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Details
Fine Date
8 February 2024
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€30,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. CENTRO MÉDICO SALUS BALEARES, S.L. - Spain (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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