Tseung Kwan O Hospital staff accessing patient information without authorisation and leaking patients' information
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Tseung Kwan O Hospital (TKOH)announced a case of staff non-compliance and unlawfully accessing and leaking patients' information. Subsequent investigation conducted by the hospital revealed that there were unauthorised access to a patient's personal information (including address and phone number), and suspected that internal documents containing other patients' information were improperly leaked to a third party without authorisation. The hospital was highly concerned and has immediately reported the case to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. As the incident may involve criminal offences and violating professional conduct, the hospital decided to report to the police and report to the Medical Council of Hong Kong. The hospital will fully cooperate with the investigation.
The Hospital Authority (HA) has always attached utmost importance to the professional conduct of staff and strictly requires all staff to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the HA, safeguarding patients' rights, upholding professional integrity and maintaining public's trust in medical professionalism.
The spokesperson of TKOH emphasises that clinical records concern patient's privacy, information obtained by staff in accordance with their post as authorised to use the Clinical Management System of HA should only be used for authorised purposes. Staff are prohibited to access patient's personal information, as well as to disclose to external parties unless with prior approval.
Under no circumstances should staff use such information or records to obtain personal gains, infringe on others' rights or for unauthorised personal purposes. The hospital will not tolerate staff accessing patient's information for unauthorised non-clinical purposes and improperly disclose patient's information to third parties. The hospital emphasises that such acts will seriously impinge upon professional integrity and doctor-patient relationship, and possibly violating the law, as well as professional conduct. If irregularities and unlawful acts are found after investigation, stringent actions will be taken.
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Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day
Customs YES organised the Customs YES X QMN Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day in collaboration with the partnering organisation Quality Management Network (QMN) today (January 17). Led by the Assistant Commissioner (Administration and Human Resource Development) of Customs and Excise, Ms Phoebe Wong, a delegation of 51 youth from Customs YES and QMN visited innovation and technology (I&T) companies and a start-up incubation base in Qianhai, Shenzhen, to gain insights into the latest developments in the low-altitude economy and explore youth entrepreneurship opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
The delegation first visited a Drone Education Experience Centre in Shenzhen to learn about the latest developments in aerial photography technology, including its applications in power system inspection and emergency rescue. In addition, under the guidance of professional instructors, the participants took part in a robotics competition and experienced drone operation.
The delegation then visited the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, where they learned about various facilitation measures supporting Hong Kong and Macao youth in pursuing entrepreneurship and career development on the Chinese Mainland. The participants also interacted with representatives of Hong Kong I&T start-up enterprises based at the hub to learn more about the latest developments in the low-altitude economy, and visited the Hong Kong Youth Short-Term Apartments which offers one-stop accommodation services for Hong Kong youth.
Customs YES will continue to organise various exchange activities to deepen youth's understanding on the latest developments in the country and Hong Kong's opportunities and contributions along the course.
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
