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Ophthalmologic institute – €7,000 Fine (Spain, 2023)
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An ophthalmologic institute was fined for disclosing personal data of a patient in response to an online review. The Spanish data protection authority found that this violated data protection rules regarding confidentiality. The institute was fined €7,000 for not adequately protecting patient privacy.
What happened
The ophthalmologic institute revealed personal information about a patient when responding to an online review.
Who was affected
The patient whose personal data was disclosed by the institute.
What the authority found
The authority determined that the institute violated data protection rules by not safeguarding the patient's confidentiality.
Why this matters
This case underscores the need for healthcare providers to protect patient information, even in public forums like online reviews. Organizations must train staff on data privacy to avoid similar violations.
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The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 7,000 on a ophthalmologic institute. The controller had responded to an online review, disclosing personal data of a patient.
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Details
Fine Date
26 October 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€7,000
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-9210About this data
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