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INSTITUT MARQUÉS OBSTETRICIA I GINECOLOGIA, S.L.P. – €48,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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INSTITUT MARQUÉS OBSTETRICIA I GINECOLOGIA, S.L.P. was fined for a data breach that exposed personal information of patients and employees. The Spanish DPA found that the company did not take proper steps to protect this data and failed to inform those affected about the breach. This case highlights the importance of data security and transparency in handling personal information.
What happened
The Spanish DPA fined INSTITUT MARQUÉS OBSTETRICIA I GINECOLOGIA, S.L.P. for failing to protect personal data during a data breach.
Who was affected
Patients and employees whose personal data was unlawfully accessed during the breach were affected.
What the authority found
The DPA ruled that the company did not implement adequate security measures and failed to notify individuals about the data breach, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that companies must prioritize data protection and communication with affected individuals. It serves as a reminder for businesses to strengthen their security practices to avoid similar penalties.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a finea INSTITUT MARQUÉS OBSTETRICIA I GINECOLOGIA, S.L.P. The controller had suffered a data breach in which personal patient and employee data had been unlawfully accessed. During its investigation, the DPA found that the controller had failed to take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. The DPA also found that the controller failed to properly inform data subjects about the data breach. The original fine of EUR 80,000 was reduced to EUR 48,000 due to voluntary payment and acknowledgement of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for INSTITUT MARQUÉS OBSTETRICIA I GINECOLOGIA, S.L.P. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
2 November 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€48,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. INSTITUT MARQUÉS OBSTETRICIA I GINECOLOGIA, S.L.P. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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