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Non-Public Health Care Institution – €7,700 Fine (Poland, 2025)
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A Polish health care institution was fined EUR 7,700 for not properly assessing risks when doctors used their personal cars to visit patients. They failed to consider the possibility of car theft, which could expose sensitive health records. This case highlights the importance of safeguarding personal data in all aspects of service delivery.
What happened
The Polish DPA fined a non-public health care institution for inadequate risk analysis regarding the transport of patient health records.
Who was affected
Patients whose health records were transported by doctors in personal vehicles were affected.
What the authority found
The authority found that the institution did not take necessary precautions to protect sensitive data, violating GDPR requirements for data security.
Why this matters
This ruling emphasizes that all organizations, including health care providers, must rigorously assess risks to personal data. Companies should implement strong data protection measures, especially when handling sensitive information.
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The Polish DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 7,700 on a non-public health care institution. The controller offered home visits by doctors as part of its services. For this purpose, doctors used their private cars and carried patients' health records in them. However, in its risk analysis, the controller failed to take into account the possibility of car theft, resulting in a fine being issued.
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No other enforcement actions found for Non-Public Health Care Institution in PL
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Details
Fine Date
4 August 2025
Authority
Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych
Fine Amount
€7,700
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Non-Public Health Care Institution - Poland (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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