CA Province of Manitoba Nov 2014 Misuse (Q16193)
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A data breach risk event
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | CA Province of Manitoba Nov 2014 Misuse |
A data breach risk event |
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November 2014
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POLICE could get involved after a former provincial employee inappropriately accessed the personal health information of at least 13 people. The breach of the Personal Health Information Act involved the provinces Drug Programs Information Network computer system, said Bernadette Preun, assistant deputy minister of provincial policy and programs with Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors. The department said Thursday it received a complaint from an external agency about a staff member working for the department. When it was clear that a breach occurred, we reported it to the ombudsman, said Preun. The employees access to personal health information was revoked immediately, she said. The worker is no longer employed by the province. The department said it is contacting individuals af (English)
