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Cork University Maternity Hospital: Insufficient technical and organisational measures to ensure information security

€65,000 Fine
Cork University Maternity Hospital
IRELAND
Art. 5 GDPR Art. 32 GDPR

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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.

Industry: Health Care

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