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Company in the medical sector – €25,000 Fine (Austria, 2019)
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A medical company in Austria was fined €25,000 for not providing proper information to users and failing to appoint a data protection officer. This matters because it shows the importance of following data protection rules to keep user information safe.
What happened
A medical company failed to comply with information obligations and did not appoint a data protection officer.
Who was affected
Patients and users whose information was not properly protected by the company.
What the authority found
The authority found that the company did not meet its legal obligations under GDPR regarding user information and data protection officer appointment.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to understand and implement data protection requirements. It serves as a reminder for businesses to ensure they have the right processes in place to protect user data.
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The (none-final) fine was imposed on a company in the medical sector for non-compliance with information obligations and for not appointing a data protection officer. Update: The original fine of EUR 50,000 was reduced to EUR 25,000 by the Austrian Federal Administrative Court.
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No other enforcement actions found for Company in the medical sector in AT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 August 2019
Authority
Datenschutzbehörde
Fine Amount
€25,000
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-68
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Company in the medical sector - Austria (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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