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Doctor – €14,000 Fine (Cyprus, 2019)
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A doctor faced a fine because a hospital could not locate a patient's medical file when she requested access. This led to a fine of €14,000. Healthcare providers must ensure patients can access their own medical records.
What happened
The hospital failed to provide a patient access to her medical file because it could not be found.
Who was affected
The patient who requested access to her medical file from the hospital.
What the authority found
The Cypriot data protection authority found that the hospital did not fulfill its obligation to provide access to personal data.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to maintain accurate and accessible records. Patients have the right to access their information, and hospitals must comply.
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A patient complained to the Commissioner that the request for access to her medical file was not satisfied by the hospital because the dossier could not be identified/located by the controller. After investigating the case, an administrative fine of €5,000 was imposed on the hospital.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Doctor in CY
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2019
Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Fine Amount
€14,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Doctor - Cyprus (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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