Archive for the ‘Breaches’ Category
eHealth Saskatchewan Investigates Computer Disposal Error
The government body that oversees Saskatchewan’s electronic health record system is reviewing internal security policies after 44 computers were disposed of before the hard drives were removed.
The computers, all slated for recycling or reuse, were mistakenly allowed to be picked up by a computer refurbishing company prior to the destruction of the hard drives.
Read More»Financial Information Breach at the University of Victoria – Yet Another Example of the Need for Encryption
A recent break in at the University of Victoria has put more than 11,000 current and former employees in fear that their personal information could be used for fraudulent purposes.
The thief took off with a small safe, cash, cheques and electronic information. The most critical piece of information was the media storage device containing the names, social insurance numbers and personal banking information of employees who worked at University of Victoria since January 2010.
Read More»Breaches Continue to Demonstrate Human Error is the Leading Cause
The importance of better privacy awareness and sense of responsibility and heightened diligence when handling personal information couldn’t be clearer. Whether its personal information in paper or electronic form, breaches involving human error are reported daily.
Read More»Secret Leamington School Cameras Anger Staff
A public school board recently admitted it secretly installed surveillance equipment in a teachers’ staff room at Queen Elizabeth public school in Leamington, Ontario as part of a “personnel” investigation. Teachers and union leaders, who learned of the surveillance activity, called it a disturbing breach of privacy and a violation of collective agreements.
Read More»Canada Post Loses Information – ID Theft Feared
Canada Post recently lost two rolls of microfilm containing the personal information of more than 2,200 Waterloo Region residents. Is the mail system secure?
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