Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi – Violation Found (Italy, 2023)

Violation Found
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali18 July 2023Italy
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Violation Found

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi conducted a medical study involving deceased patients without needing to ask for consent. This case is important because it shows how health data can be processed under specific rules without violating privacy laws. Businesses in healthcare should understand the legal frameworks that apply to their data processing activities.

What happened

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi processed data from deceased patients for a medical study.

Who was affected

The study involved data related to deceased patients.

What the authority found

The authority found that the hospital's data processing did not violate privacy laws as it was conducted under specific legal provisions.

Why this matters

This case highlights that certain data processing activities in healthcare can proceed without consent, emphasizing the need for businesses to be aware of applicable legal frameworks.

GDPR Articles Cited
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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)
Art. 36(GDPR)
Art. 89(GDPR)
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Art. 13(GDPR)
Art. 14(GDPR)
Art. 35(GDPR)
Art. 36(GDPR)
Art. 89(GDPR)

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Article 110 Codice Privacy

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Full Legal Summary
Detailed

The case involves a DPIA for a medical study and data processing of deceased patients, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Outcome

Violation Found

The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.

Related Enforcement Actions (1)

Other enforcement actions involving Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi in IT

Fine
Feb 2021· Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

The Italian DPA (Garante) has imposed a fine of EUR 6,000 on Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Careggi for a breach of Art. 5 GDPR and Art. 9 GDPR. Az...

€6K
Current
Jul 2023

Violation Found

Details

Decision Date

18 July 2023

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

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