"These files all involved apparent delays in containing the breach by delaying removing electronic health record access from those suspected of the breach and/or delaying providing notice of the breach to the affected parties."
"In one case, Olijnyk said a physician was suspended twice for multiple audits that found she had accessed patient files. The report notes that as many as 326 patients had their information accessed during one of the breaches."
"Another instance indicated that a resident reported she was concerned that her neighbour, a hospital employee, accessed the medical records of her and her family."
Lakeridge Health experienced multiple unauthorized access breaches to patient medical records between 2023 and 2025, prompting an investigation by the Ontario privacy commissioner. Hospital workers accessed personal health information without authority, violating the Personal Health Information Protection Act. Despite previous investigations and claims of corrective actions, unauthorized access persisted. Delays in addressing breaches raised concerns about compliance with obligations. One physician was suspended for accessing patient files, affecting up to 326 patients, with notifications delayed by as much as ten months.
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