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Physician – €1,600 Fine (Hungary, 2022)
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A physician in Hungary was fined EUR 1,600 for not sending medical records to a patient after a request. This is important because it emphasizes that healthcare providers must respond to patient requests for their own medical information.
What happened
The physician failed to send medical records to a patient who requested them after a personal loss.
Who was affected
The patient who requested the medical records was affected by the physician's inaction.
What the authority found
The authority ruled that the physician did not comply with the patient's request for medical records, violating data protection rules.
Why this matters
This case serves as a reminder for healthcare providers to prioritize patient requests for information. It reinforces the obligation to handle patient data requests properly.
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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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