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L. Zamenhof University Children's Clinical Hospital in Białystok – €15,600 Fine (Poland, 2025)

€15,600Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych30 June 2025Poland
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A Polish hospital was fined for failing to secure its IT systems, which led to a ransomware attack. The fine of €15,600 reflects the seriousness of not protecting patient data. This case serves as a warning to healthcare providers about the importance of cybersecurity.

What happened

The L. Zamenhof University Children's Clinical Hospital was fined for inadequate security measures that resulted in a ransomware attack.

Who was affected

Patients and staff of the hospital whose personal data may have been compromised due to the ransomware attack.

What the authority found

The Polish DPA found that the hospital did not implement sufficient technical and organizational measures to ensure data security.

Why this matters

This case highlights the critical need for healthcare facilities to prioritize cybersecurity to protect sensitive patient information from attacks.

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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 15,600 on the L. Zamenhof University Children's Clinical Hospital in Białystok. The controller did not implement sufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security, resulting in a ramsomeware attack on its IT systems.

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No other enforcement actions found for L. Zamenhof University Children's Clinical Hospital in Białystok in PL

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Details

Fine Date

30 June 2025

Authority

Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych

Fine Amount

€15,600

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