Tag: PHIPA Reports

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HI-050031-1 - A Hospital in an Urban Setting

A hospital reported the theft of three laptop computers from one of its offices. Complaint resolved by way of informal resolution. Health information custodian agreed to update their security practices in order to ensure compliance with the Act .
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- Published on Dec 12, 2005

HI-050012-1 - A Community Care Access Centre

Loss of personal health information due to theft of 24 laptop computers. The personal health information on the laptops was encrypted. Resolved through informal resolution. The health information custodian increased security measures in the building where the computers were kept and created a policy
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- Published on Nov 30, 2005

HI-050030-1 - Misdirected faxes to a private business

Faxes containing personal health information were misdirected to a private business. Section 12(2) notification requirement met through the notification of the individuals by the intended recipients of the faxes. Complaint resolved by way of informal resolution. Health information custodians
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- Published on Oct 25, 2005

HI-050009-1 - A Hospital in a Rural Centre

Portions of a patient's original health record were given to the patient in error. Resolved through informal resolution. The health information custodian retrieved the original records from the patient. As a result of the incident, the health information custodian amended its process relating to
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- Published on Oct 12, 2005

HI-050013-1 - A Hospital in an Urban Centre

Employee engaged in unauthorized access to personal health information of one individual. Resolved through informal resolution. The health information custodian immediately removed the employee’s access rights to personal health information. After conducting an investigation, the health information
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- Published on Aug 31, 2005

HI-050011-1 - A Community Care Access Centre

Loss of portable digital assistant (PDA) that contained personal health information. Resolved through informal resolution. The health information custodian disabled the PDA and amended its practices regarding identifiable personal health information stored on PDAs. The health information custodian
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- Published on Aug 23, 2005

HI-050010-1 - A Public Laboratory

Laboratory requisitions containing personal health information and laboratory specimens were lost while being transported. Resolved through informal resolution. The health information custodian and the courier company reviewed and revised its procedures relating to the transportation of packages
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- Published on Aug 18, 2005

HI-050007-1 - A Private Laboratory

Loss of personal health information due to theft of a computer. Resolved through informal resolution. The personal health information on the computer was not backed up and, therefore, identification of affected individuals was not possible. Section 12(2) notification fulfilled by the health
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- Published on Jul 5, 2005

HI-050004-1 - A Public Laboratory

Loss of personal health information due to theft of laboratory reports from a commercial courier van. Resolved through informal resolution. The health information custodian worked with the courier company to change its practices to minimize the risk of theft. Section 12(2) notification was fulfilled
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- Published on Jul 4, 2005

HI-050001-1 - A City Hospital

Misdirected faxes resulting in unauthorized access to personal health information. Resolved through informal resolution. The health information custodian retrieved the faxes and received confirmation that no copies had been made. The health information custodian also reviewed its practices and
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- Published on Jun 2, 2005