Physician – €20,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)

€20,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali12 December 2024Italy
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Fine

General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A physician was fined for sharing images of a patient who had cosmetic surgery on social media without their permission. This is important because it emphasizes that medical professionals must respect patient privacy and consent when sharing any personal information.

What happened

A physician was fined for publishing a patient's images on social media without their consent.

Who was affected

The patient whose images were shared without permission.

What the authority found

The authority decided that the physician violated data protection rules by not obtaining consent before sharing the patient's images.

Why this matters

This ruling serves as a reminder that healthcare providers must prioritize patient privacy. Sharing personal information without consent can lead to significant penalties.

GDPR Articles Cited

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Art. 5(GDPR)
Art. 9(GDPR)
Art. 2-septies (8) Codice della privacy GDPR
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Art. 5(GDPR)
Art. 9(GDPR)
Art. 2-septies (8) Codice della privacy

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Details

Fine Date

12 December 2024

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€20,000

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-2522

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Physician - Italy (2024). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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