# Physician: Insufficient legal basis for data processing

- Type: Enforcement
- Source: Data Protection Authority of Nordrhein-Westfalen
- Date: 2022-01-01
- Original: https://www.enforcementtracker.com/ETid-1907
- Canonical: https://overview.legal/posts/48022
- Topics: Personal Data, Education, Public Authority, Processing, Processing Agreement, Public Sector, Supervisory Authorities

## Summary

The DPA of Nordrhein-Westfalen has fined a physician. The physician had responded to a negative online reviews regarding their practice, disclosing personal data of a patient.

## Full text

The DPA of Nordrhein-Westfalen has fined a physician. The physician had responded to a negative online reviews regarding their practice, disclosing personal data of a patient.

GDPR Articles: Art.5 GDPR, Art. 6 GDPR, Art. 9 GDPR
Industry: Public Sector and Education

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