Commissioner (Cyprus) - patient data on Instagram
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Commissioner - patient data on instragram | |
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Authority: | Commissioner (Cyprus) |
Jurisdiction: | Cyprus |
Relevant Law: | Article 6(1)(a) GDPR |
Type: | Complaint |
Outcome: | Upheld |
Decided: | 11.10.2019 |
Published: | n/a |
Fine: | 14,000 EUR |
Parties: | Anonymous |
National Case Number: | n/a |
European Case Law Identifier: | n/a |
Appeal: | n/a |
Original Language: | Greek |
Original Source: | In-Cyprus (EN) |
The Commissioner fined a doctor € 14,000 for publishing senstive patient data on Instagram.
English summary
Facts
The complainant, a patient, filed a complaint with the Commissioner because her doctor published sensitive personal data about her with her full identity without her prior permission on the social network Instagram.
Dispute
Does the controller need the patient's consent to release personal data about her on the social network Instagram?
Holding
The Commissioner fined the doctor of € 14.000 for unlawful processing of personal data.
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