NZ Hutt Hospital Sep 2013 Physical Action (Q12132)
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A data breach risk event
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NZ Hutt Hospital Sep 2013 Physical Action
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A data breach risk event
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September 2013
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A breach of privacy by a patient in Hutt Hospitals emergency department has been referred to police. Hutt Valley District Health Board chief executive Graham Dyer has confirmed that on September 8 a patient was able to view information about other patients on an unattended computer. As soon as this issue was discovered, the four computer workstations in emergency department assessment rooms were disconnected to prevent further incidents, Dyer said. All other computers in the emergency department are located in staff-only areas. Were extremely disappointed that a patient who has come to our organisation seeking help for a medical condition has chosen to abuse the privacy of others. As well as contacting police, the DHB discussed the incident with the privacy commissioner. We take the priva (English)
