Medical association – €4,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)
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The Italian data protection authority fined the medical association 'Ordine dei Medici Chirurghi e degli Odontoiatri' EUR 4,000 for not responding quickly enough to a patient's request for their personal data. This matters because it highlights the importance of timely communication with patients regarding their data rights.
What happened
The medical association failed to respond to a patient's request for access to their personal data in a timely manner.
Who was affected
Patients who requested access to their personal data from the medical association were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the medical association did not comply with the requirement to respond promptly to data access requests under GDPR.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes that companies must prioritize timely responses to personal data requests. It serves as a reminder for all businesses to ensure they have clear processes for handling such requests.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 4,000 on the medical association 'Ordine dei Medici Chirurghi e degli Odontoiatri'. A patient had filed a complaint with the DPA. During its investigation the DPA fount that the controller had not responded to the data subject's request for access to their personal data in a timely manner. Additionally, the controller failed to provide sufficient information regarding the retention period of their personal data.
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Details
Fine Date
20 June 2024
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€4,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-2404
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Medical association - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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