Physician – €1,600 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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A Hungarian doctor was fined for not sending medical records to a patient who requested them after a personal tragedy. The doctor failed to provide the records, which is a violation of GDPR rules. This case shows the importance of respecting patients' rights to access their medical information.
What happened
A physician did not provide requested medical records to a patient after the death of her unborn child.
Who was affected
A patient who requested her medical records from the physician.
What the authority found
The authority fined the physician for not complying with the patient's request for her medical records, violating GDPR requirements.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of healthcare providers respecting patients' rights to access their personal data. It serves as a warning to ensure compliance with data protection laws to avoid fines.
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The Hungarian DPA imposed a fine of EUR 1,600 on a physician. A patient had filed a complaint against the controller with the DPA. The patient had asked the doctor to send all medical records after the death of her unborn child. However, the physician did not comply with this request.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2022
Authority
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Fine Amount
€1,600
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Physician - Hungary (2022). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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