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Hospital – €6,900 Fine (Poland, 2024)
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A district hospital in Poland was fined EUR 6,900 for not reporting a data breach quickly enough. A patient accidentally received another person's medical records, which should have been reported to authorities and the affected individual. This case highlights the need for timely breach reporting.
What happened
The hospital failed to report a data breach involving a patient's access to another individual's medical records in a timely manner.
Who was affected
The patient who received another person's medical records and the hospital's staff whose data was involved.
What the authority found
The Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych found that the hospital did not comply with GDPR's breach notification requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of prompt data breach reporting. Healthcare organizations must have clear procedures in place to handle and report breaches effectively.
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The Polish DPA has fined a district hospital in Września EUR 6,900 for failing to report a data breach to the DPA and data subjects in a timely manner. A patient had accidentally received another individual's medical records and was able to access their personal data.
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Details
Fine Date
26 November 2024
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€6,900
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hospital - Poland (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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