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Azienda Ospedale - Università Padova – €75,000 Fine (Italy, 2024)

€75,000Garante per la protezione dei dati personali9 May 2024Italy
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Azienda Ospedale - Università Padova was fined EUR 75,000 for unauthorized access to health data. Employees accessed sensitive patient information without proper controls in place. This case highlights the critical need for strict data protection measures in healthcare.

What happened

Azienda Ospedale - Università Padova allowed unauthorized access to sensitive health data by its employees.

Who was affected

Patients whose health data was accessed without authorization were affected.

What the authority found

The Italian DPA ruled that the hospital violated GDPR by failing to implement adequate data protection measures.

Why this matters

This case underscores the necessity for healthcare providers to enforce strict data access controls. It serves as a crucial reminder for all organizations to protect sensitive information diligently.

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Art. 9 GDPR
Art. 25 GDPR
Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
Art. 5(1)(c) GDPR
Art. 32(1) GDPR
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Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR
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Art. 25(GDPR)
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The case involves unauthorized access to health data and data breaches, not related to cookies or consent mechanisms.

Related Enforcement Actions (0)

No other enforcement actions found for Azienda Ospedale - Università Padova in IT

This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.

Details

Fine Date

9 May 2024

Authority

Garante per la protezione dei dati personali

Fine Amount

€75,000

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