Heilbrigðiseftirlit Suðurlands – Dismissed (Iceland, 2020)
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Iceland dismissed a complaint against the South Iceland Health Inspectorate for taking photos during a home visit. The Inspectorate had a legal reason for its actions and informed the homeowner about their rights. This decision shows that authorities may justify data collection if it's legally authorized.
What happened
The complaint about the South Iceland Health Inspectorate taking photos during a home visit was dismissed.
Who was affected
The homeowner and their wife, who were visited by the Health Inspectorate, were involved.
What the authority found
The Icelandic DPA found the Health Inspectorate's actions justified under Icelandic law, dismissing the complaint.
Why this matters
This case illustrates that data collection by authorities can be lawful if properly justified and communicated. It reassures public entities that their actions may be upheld if they follow legal protocols.
GDPR Articles Cited
National Law Articles
On 14 September 2019, the DPA received a complaint regarding the visit of a representative of the South Iceland Health Inspectorate at the complainant's home which included taking pictures of the property. The complainant argued that his wife present during the visit was not sufficiently informed about its purpose. The South Iceland Health Inspectorate explained the legal basis for the visit. The Inspectorate stated that it had sent a letter to the complainant afterwards where it indicated the right to object its actions in accordance with the administrative law. It stressed that access to documents and pictures created during supervision limited to health representatives who perform these tasks. Was the processing of personal information about the complainant by the South Iceland Health Inspectorate in accordance with Icelandic data protection laws? The DPA held that the registration and processing of personal information about the complainant by the Health Inspectorate of the South were justified by the legal authorization envisaged by point 3. Article 9 Act no. 90/2018.
Outcome
Dismissed
The complaint or investigation was dismissed.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Heilbrigðiseftirlit Suðurlands in IS
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Heilbrigðiseftirlit Suðurlands - Iceland (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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