The Canadian Privacy Law Blog: Developments in privacy law and writings of a Canadian privacy lawyer, containing information related to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (aka PIPEDA) and other Canadian and international laws.
The author of this blog, David T.S. Fraser, is a Canadian privacy lawyer who practices with the firm of McInnes Cooper. He is the author of the Physicians' Privacy Manual. He has a national and international practice advising corporations and individuals on matters related to Canadian privacy laws.
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This web site is presented for informational purposes only. These materials do not constitute legal advice and do not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and David T.S. Fraser. If you are seeking specific advice related to Canadian privacy law or PIPEDA, contact the author, David T.S. Fraser.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
One of the many privacy issues of electronic health records is that "authorized" users of ehr systems are known to look up the records of celebrities and others. The Los Angeles Times reports that 25 employees of UCLA Medical Center are being investigated for peeking at Britney Spears' medical records when she was admitted there. Thirteen employees are on their way to being fired for the offense: UCLA workers snooped in Spears' medical records - Los Angeles Times. Also, see Medical Workers Fired For Looking At Britney Spears' Records - News Story Music, Celebrity, Artist News MTV News.
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