MedHelp AB – €1,056,000 Fine (Sweden, 2021)
General GDPR enforcement action
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MedHelp AB was fined EUR 1,056,000 for not protecting personal data in recorded health advice calls. The calls were left unsecured on the internet, exposing sensitive information. This case stresses the importance of robust data security measures.
What happened
MedHelp AB left recorded health advice calls unsecured on the internet, exposing personal data.
Who was affected
Individuals who called the 1177 health advice hotline and had their calls recorded and exposed online.
What the authority found
The Swedish DPA determined that MedHelp failed to protect personal data with adequate security measures, breaching GDPR standards.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for companies to implement strong security measures to protect personal data, especially in sensitive sectors like healthcare. It highlights the risks of inadequate data protection practices.
GDPR Articles Cited
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National Law Articles
DPA decision DI-2019-3375 — Violation Found against MedHelp AB.
Related Enforcement Actions (1)
Other enforcement actions involving MedHelp AB in SE
Details
Fine Date
7 June 2021
Authority
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Fine Amount
€1,056,000
12,000,000 SEK
GDPRhub ID
gdprhub-3577About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. MedHelp AB - Sweden (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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