Health data accidentally leaked

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,-

Reference:
Juraforum (German)Schutt-Waetke lawyer's office (German)