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Hospital – €3,000 Fine (Croatia, 2025)
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A hospital in Croatia was fined EUR 3,000 for not securing health data properly. The hospital failed to implement necessary measures to protect patient information, which is crucial for maintaining trust in healthcare services. This case serves as a reminder for healthcare providers to prioritize data security.
What happened
The hospital did not implement sufficient security measures for processing health data.
Who was affected
Patients whose health data was processed by the hospital.
What the authority found
The authority found that the hospital breached GDPR articles related to data security and confidentiality.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for healthcare organizations to have strong security measures in place to protect sensitive data. It underscores the importance of safeguarding patient information to maintain trust.
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The Croation DPA (AZOP) has imposed a fine of EUR 3,000 on a hospital. Despite the extensive and high-risk processing of health data, the hospital had not implemented sufficient organizational measures to ensure the security of data processing. Specifically, measures to ensure the confidentiality of health information were lacking, which undermined trust in medical services and patient privacy. The hospital was fined for breaching Art. 13, Art.32, Art. 33, and Art. 34(1) GDPR.
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Fine
€3K
Details
Fine Date
24 March 2025
Authority
Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka
Fine Amount
€3,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Hospital - Croatia (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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