Sanction RGPD Data Protection Authority of Ireland — Cork University Maternity Hospital : 65 k€ (2020)
- Autorité de contrôle
- Data Protection Authority of Ireland
- Pays
- Irlande
- Entreprise / secteur
- Cork University Maternity Hospital
- Montant de l'amende
- 65 k€
- Date de la décision
- 18 août 2020
- Fondement juridique
- Art. 5, Art. 32
- Manquement
- Mesures techniques et organisationnelles insuffisantes
Résumé des faits
The „Data Protection Authority of Ireland“ imposed a fine on Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) after the personal data of 78 patients was discovered disposed of in a public recycling center. Among the documents disposed of, some contain special category personal data of six patients. It is believed that the breach at CUMH involves sensitive patient health data such as the medical history and future planned care programs.