Criminal suspicions|An investigation request has been made to the police and a notification has been made to the data protection commissioner.
Northern Ostrobothnia the welfare area (Pohde) suspects that the former employee violated the obligation of confidentiality and non-disclosure, the welfare area says in the release.
“Suspicion of a breach of the duty of confidentiality is related to the disclosure of confidential customer information to outsiders. The information has concerned customers with whom he has had a customer relationship,” the release states.
This one in addition, it is suspected that the same person would have fished the data of social care and healthcare customers from the customer and patient information system without permission.
According to Pohti, 13 customers have been targeted for fishing. The situation is being investigated.
“Pohde has been in contact with all customers who are affected by the suspected violation of confidentiality and non-disclosure,” the welfare area promises.
“Pohde will also personally contact all customers who are affected by the suspected unauthorized processing of customer and patient data as soon as possible,” the release continues.
An investigation request has been made to the police and a notification has been made to the data protection commissioner.
Customers or, according to Pohti, the patients do not need to contact them about the matter.
Customer and patient information may only be processed to the extent that it is necessary for the job, service and treatment, the release states.
“Staff are instructed and trained in handling personal data, and everyone is required to complete information security and data protection training.”
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