Healthcare provider – Fine (Czech Republic, 2020)

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Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů1 January 2020Czech Republic
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General GDPR enforcement action

This case relates to broader data protection obligations, not specifically to cookie or consent banner compliance. It is not included in cookie statistics or the Risk Calculator.

A healthcare provider in the Czech Republic used software to collect patient data without telling them. Although no fine was imposed, this case is a reminder that companies must inform people about data collection.

What happened

A healthcare provider collected patient data using third-party software without informing the patients.

Who was affected

Patients whose personal data was collected without their knowledge.

What the authority found

The Czech data protection authority found the healthcare provider failed to inform patients about data collection, violating GDPR transparency rules.

Why this matters

This case highlights the need for transparency in data collection, especially in sensitive sectors like healthcare. It underscores the importance of informing individuals about how their data is used.

GDPR Articles Cited

Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 12(1) GDPR
Art. 28(2) GDPR
Full Legal Summary
Detailed

A healthcare provider collected personal data through a software provided by an external body without informing the patients.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Healthcare provider in CZ

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

1 January 2020

Authority

Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů

Enforcement Tracker ID

ETid-649

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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Healthcare provider - Czech Republic (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu

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