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Unknown – €80,000 Fine (Germany, 2019)
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A company was fined €80,000 after health data was accidentally published due to poor internal controls. This incident shows how crucial it is for companies to have strong data protection measures in place to prevent sensitive information from being exposed.
What happened
The company accidentally published health data in a digital publication because of inadequate internal controls.
Who was affected
Individuals whose health data was mistakenly published online.
What the authority found
The German data protection authority found that the company failed to implement proper security measures to protect sensitive data.
Why this matters
This ruling serves as a warning to companies about the importance of robust data protection practices. Organizations must regularly assess their internal controls to safeguard sensitive information.
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In a digital publication, health data was accidentally published due to inadequate internal control mechanisms.
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Fine
€80K
Details
Fine Date
1 January 2019
Authority
Bundesbeauftragter für den Datenschutz
Fine Amount
€80,000
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Germany (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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