Data Protection Commission fines HSE over unlawful patient record storage
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Updated Oct 16
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What happened
The HSE was fined by the Data Protection Commission for the unlawful storage of patients’ records. The penalty amounts to almost €650,000, according to reports. A member of Aontú warned that this fine could negatively impact services in the North West.
From oceanfm.ie
Why it matters
The financial penalty reduces the budget of the National Health Service. Despite claims that the loss would not adversely affect frontline services, critics fear that staff and patients will suffer from the resource shortages.
From oceanfm.ie
Who's involved
- HSEThe health service fined by the Data Protection Commission.
- Data Protection CommissionThe regulatory body that imposed the fine on the HSE.
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The entities involved
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HSE
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Data Protection Commission
Irish Data Protection Authority
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North West
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