Health data accidentally leaked
An unknown German individual accidentally published health information about an unknown group of individuals on the internet. The Data Protection Authority of the German Region Baden-Württemberg reacted with a 84.000€ fine (80.000€ fine + 4.000€ trial costs) but did not provide additional information.
Decision data:
06.12.2018
Country:
Germany
Type of Issue:
inadequate data protection
Number of involved data records:
unknown
Special category of data involved:
No
Fine:
€ 84,000,-
Violation of GDPR Paragraph:
9. Processing of special categories of personal data
Reference:
Juraforum (German)Schutt-Waetke lawyer's office (German)