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Doorstep Dispensaree Ltd. (Pharmacy) – €320,000 Fine (United Kingdom, 2019)
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Doorstep Dispensaree Ltd. was fined for failing to protect sensitive documents containing personal information, which were stored improperly and damaged by water. This incident shows the importance of safeguarding personal data, especially in the healthcare sector. The fine serves as a reminder for businesses to implement proper data protection measures.
What happened
The company stored 500,000 sensitive documents in unsealed containers, leading to water damage.
Who was affected
Patients whose personal and medical information was stored in the damaged documents.
What the authority found
The authority fined Doorstep Dispensaree Ltd. 320,000 euros for not adequately protecting personal data.
Why this matters
This ruling underscores the need for companies, especially in healthcare, to maintain strict data protection practices. It serves as a warning that negligence can lead to significant financial penalties.
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The company had stored some 500,000 documents containing names, addresses, dates of birth, NHS numbers and medical information and prescriptions in unsealed containers at the back of the building and failed to protect these documents from the elements, resulting in water damage to the documents.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for Doorstep Dispensaree Ltd. (Pharmacy) in UK
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
17 December 2019
Authority
Information Commissioner's Office
Fine Amount
€320,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Doorstep Dispensaree Ltd. (Pharmacy) - United Kingdom (2019). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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