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Medstar S.R.L. – €2,000 Fine (Romania, 2025)
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Medstar S.R.L. was fined €2,000 for mistakenly sending a patient's health data to another patient via unsecured email. This incident shows the need for companies to have strong security measures in place to protect sensitive information. It serves as a reminder of the risks of mishandling personal data.
What happened
Medstar S.R.L. sent a patient's health data via unsecured email to another patient.
Who was affected
The patient whose health data was mistakenly sent to another individual.
What the authority found
The Romanian DPA found that the company failed to implement adequate security measures to protect personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the importance of data security in healthcare. Companies must take steps to prevent similar incidents to protect patient information.
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The Romanian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 2,000 on Medstar S.R.L. The controller had mistakenly sent a patient's health data via unsecured email to another patient. The DPA found that the controller had failed to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data and prevent such an incident.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Medstar S.R.L. in RO
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
20 February 2025
Authority
Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal
Fine Amount
€2,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Medstar S.R.L. - Romania (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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