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IE: HSE fined €645,000 over data breach affecting Westmeath hospital
The Data Protection Commission fined Ireland's HSE over €645,000 for mismanagement of historical paper records at two psychiatric hospitals: St Loman's in Mullingar and St Conal's in Letterkenny. The penalty concluded an inquiry into the handling and security of sensitive patient documentation at these facilities.
Why it matters: Healthcare organizations and their data protection officers must ensure proper governance of legacy paper records; inadequate safeguards can result in substantial regulatory fines and reputational damage.
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