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 sensitive 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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