In dollars: The huge fine a Latin American clinic will pay for revealing Shakira's data

In recent days, the amount a Latin American clinic will have to pay for breaching medical confidentiality after treating Shakira as part of her "Women Don't Cry Anymore" tour became known. How much will the medical center have to pay?

The news site CNN En Español revealed that the Delgado-Auna Clinic, located in Lima, Peru, will face a fine of approximately $190,000 . This amount corresponds to 125 Peruvian Tax Units (UIT), or 668,750 Peruvian soles.

It should be noted that this situation occurred in February, when the Colombian singer was treated at this health center for an abdominal condition. Unfortunately, information about her condition was made public, a matter that clearly violates a patient's privacy.

What did Peru's National Health Superintendency say about this matter?

In a statement, Peruvian authorities addressed this incident and emphasized that it is a serious violation, taking into account SUSALUD's Regulations on Infractions and Sanctions. "SUSALUD emphasizes that every user of healthcare services, regardless of their nationality, insurance, and type of facility where they receive care, has the right to be treated with full respect for their dignity and privacy, with the guarantee of confidentiality and protection of data related to their care," they added. (See more: Which credit card in Colombia offers the most benefits to users, according to the IA) Along these lines, the institution explained the importance of this data protection, which cannot be revealed without prior consent from a legal representative or family member.

(See more: 'It's healthier': Experts recommend urgently replacing meat with this food) "The guarantee of this right is protected by the Peruvian Political Constitution, the General Health Law, as well as the Law that establishes the rights of users of health services, which recognize the fundamental right of every person to their dignity, personal and family privacy, as well as the confidentiality of health information," they pointed out.