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Menzis (Health Insurance Company) – €50,000 Fine (Netherlands, 2019)
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Menzis, a health insurance company, allowed its marketing staff to access patient data without proper restrictions. This breach of privacy rules is important because it shows that companies must limit access to sensitive information to protect users' privacy.
What happened
Menzis allowed marketing staff to access patient data, violating the purpose limitation principle.
Who was affected
Patients whose data was accessed by Menzis' marketing staff.
What the authority found
The authority found that Menzis violated GDPR's principle of purpose limitation by not restricting access to patient data.
Why this matters
This case highlights the need for companies to enforce strict access controls on sensitive data. It serves as a reminder for businesses to ensure that only authorized personnel can access personal information.
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Marketing staff had access to patient data. Among other things, this violated the purpose limitation principle.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Menzis (Health Insurance Company) in NL
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
31 October 2019
Authority
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
Fine Amount
€50,000
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