Shakira’s recent entry into the Delgado Clinic due to health problems generated great concern among her followers, but also unleashed a controversy for filtration of the artist’s personal data. The Medical Center, where the Colombian singer was admitted, confirmed that she identified those responsible for disseminating her medical history in social networks without authorization.
The medical institution assured that it has initiated a sanctioning process against those involved and that it has provided all the information relevant to Susaludentity responsible for the supervision of health services in the country.
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Delgado Clinic identifies responsible for filtering data from Shakira
Through an official statement, the Delgado Clinic He condemned the dissemination of confidential information about Shakira’s recent internment for complications in his health, noting that this act goes against the ethical and regulatory principles of the institution. According to the document, after knowing the filtration of the singer’s medical history, the clinic initiated an internal investigation to determine those responsible. After an exhaustive process, they managed to identify those involved and took disciplinary measures against them.
“We have already identified and initiated a sanctioning process against people with proven responsibility in this serious ethical breach of our code of conduct and the norms that regulate the processing of personal data,” said the clinic in its pronouncement.
In addition, the institution reaffirmed its commitment to the confidentiality of patients and stressed that this incident does not represent the values of its medical team.
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Delgado Clinic is made available to its health
After the scandal due to the filtration of Shakira’s data, the National Superintendence of Health (SUALUD) intervened to evaluate the situation and demand measures that guarantee the protection of patient rights.
Susalud’s staff visited the facilities of the Delgado Clinic This Monday with the aim of gathering information about what happened. The clinic delivered all the necessary records and evidence to clarify the facts and collaborate with the authorities.
In his statement, Susalud emphasized that patient privacy is a fundamental right and recalled that the dissemination of diagnoses, treatments, images or any other personal data without consent is prohibited. “Every user of health services has the right to be attended with full respect for their dignity and intimacy, with the guarantee of confidentiality and protection of the data referring to their attention,” said the entity.
