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Dr. Paolo Montemurro – €5,000 Fine (Italy, 2026)
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Dr. Paolo Montemurro was fined EUR 5,000 for publishing patient photos without consent after a medical procedure. The Italian DPA found that the doctor lacked a legal basis for sharing the images. This case highlights the necessity of obtaining patient consent before sharing any personal health information.
What happened
Dr. Paolo Montemurro published patient photographs without obtaining consent, leading to a fine.
Who was affected
A patient whose images were shared without permission following a rhinoseptoplasty procedure.
What the authority found
The Italian DPA ruled that Dr. Montemurro violated Article 5 of GDPR by publishing photos without the patient's consent.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of patient consent in medical practices. Healthcare providers must ensure they have proper authorization before sharing any patient-related information.
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The Italian DPA has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on the medical professional Dr. Paolo Montemurro. The controller published several photographs showing the results of a rhinoseptoplasty procedure. As the patient did not consent to the publication of the pictures, the post has no sufficient legal basis.
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No other enforcement actions found for Dr. Paolo Montemurro in IT
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Details
Fine Date
29 January 2026
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
Fine Amount
€5,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Dr. Paolo Montemurro - Italy (2026). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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