CA Bluewater Health 2013 Misuse (Q9558)
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A data breach risk event
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CA Bluewater Health 2013 Misuse
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A data breach risk event
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17B25242-FC0D-4E9A-8168-641EECDEC31D
January 2013
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Hospital staff have reportedly been fired after a privacy breach at Bluewater Health. Multiple sources told The Observer Monday as many as 17 people were dismissed after non-clinical staff accessed patient information through a password-protected system without authorization earlier this month. Sources told The Observer that at least part of the information accessed is related to the persons charged in the murder of 27-year-old Sarnia teacher Noelle Paquette. Karen Waymouth, chief information and privacy officer, said she couldnt confirm whether employees were fired, citing the privacy and confidentiality of the investigation. We do uphold a policy of confidentiality here and that we do have a policy in place if a breach occurs, she said. The appropriate action was taken. Waymouth did not (English)
