Providing medical data without consent?

Questioner

A report has been made to Veilig Thuis after admission to hospital and this information is now being shared with various agencies, the municipality and ex-partner.

Lawyer

Sharing medical data without permission can be a violation of medical confidentiality and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Medical data may only be shared with your permission or when there is a legal basis. However, in some situations, medical data may be shared without permission, for example in the context of child protection. In this case, the report was made to Veilig Thuis. Veilig Thuis is legally obliged to investigate such reports. In doing so, they may request information from other agencies such as hospitals. This may relate to criminal, medical or other personal data. If the data is also shared with your ex-partner without your consent, this may be a violation of your privacy rights. I advise you to seek legal advice to assess your position. A lawyer or attorney specialized in privacy law or medical law can support you. Please note that this is a complex question that touches on many different aspects of the law, so it is important to consult an expert.' ---------------- Please note! This free advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer ---------------- Call us for further assistance Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. We may be able to help you free of charge or refer you to a reliable lawyer or legal expert. Call us during office hours on 040 2350423.