Pinhole Camera Suspected at Banqiao Erlie Clinic; Taipei City Government Inspects Branches in its Jurisdiction
Following suspicions of a pinhole camera found in a smoke detector at Erlie Clinic's Banqiao branch, the Taipei City Government conducted a surprise joint inspection of the clinic's branches within Taipei. The city government emphasizes the protection of citizens' privacy and pledges full cooperation with the investigation.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Chien-pang, Taipei, 5th) Following the recent discovery of a suspected pinhole camera hidden in a smoke detector at Erlie Clinic's New Taipei Banqiao branch, the Taipei City Department of Health, consumer protection officers, and police today conducted a surprise joint inspection of the clinic's branches in Taipei City. They will fully cooperate with the prosecutor and police investigation.
Regarding this case, the Taipei City Government stated that it highly values citizens' medical privacy and has instructed the Department of Health to take the lead. Today, in conjunction with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Taipei City Police Department and consumer protection officers, they launched a surprise joint inspection of this chain brand's branches in Taipei City, in accordance with the Medical Care Act and the Taipei City Public Places Pinhole Camera Prevention and Management Regulations.
The Legal Affairs Department stated in writing that this case is currently under investigation by prosecutors and police, and relevant results, such as those from the joint inspection, will be handed over to the prosecutors and police for handling. The city government will fully cooperate with the investigation.
The Legal Affairs Department stated that if patients' privacy is indeed infringed upon during treatment in the future, they can seek compensation from the clinic's responsible person through consumer dispute complaint procedures.
Erlie Group issued a statement saying that it has fully cooperated with the investigation and will provide a detailed explanation to the public once the case reaches a certain stage, to address public concerns.
Erlie Group stated that the purpose of installing surveillance equipment in its clinics is to ensure medical quality and maintain the safety of medicines and equipment, and absolutely not to infringe on consumers' personal privacy. Regarding the controversy over surveillance equipment, it humbly accepts public questions and has initiated a comprehensive review and improvement.
The statement also mentioned that for the distress caused to the complainant by this incident, Erlie Group has assigned a dedicated person to handle the case with a special plan, to communicate with the complainant as soon as possible to resolve their concerns. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Liu Chien-pang, Taipei, 5th) Following the recent discovery of a suspected pinhole camera hidden in a smoke detector at Erlie Clinic's New Taipei Banqiao branch, the Taipei City Department of Health, consumer protection officers, and police today conducted a surprise joint inspection of the clinic's branches in Taipei City. They will fully cooperate with the prosecutor and police investigation.
Regarding this case, the Taipei City Government stated that it highly values citizens' medical privacy and has instructed the Department of Health to take the lead. Today, in conjunction with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Taipei City Police Department and consumer protection officers, they launched a surprise joint inspection of this chain brand's branches in Taipei City, in accordance with the Medical Care Act and the Taipei City Public Places Pinhole Camera Prevention and Management Regulations.
The Legal Affairs Department stated in writing that this case is currently under investigation by prosecutors and police, and relevant results, such as those from the joint inspection, will be handed over to the prosecutors and police for handling. The city government will fully cooperate with the investigation.
The Legal Affairs Department stated that if patients' privacy is indeed infringed upon during treatment in the future, they can seek compensation from the clinic's responsible person through consumer dispute complaint procedures.
Erlie Group issued a statement saying that it has fully cooperated with the investigation and will provide a detailed explanation to the public once the case reaches a certain stage, to address public concerns.
Erlie Group stated that the purpose of installing surveillance equipment in its clinics is to ensure medical quality and maintain the safety of medicines and equipment, and absolutely not to infringe on consumers' personal privacy. Regarding the controversy over surveillance equipment, it humbly accepts public questions and has initiated a comprehensive review and improvement.
The statement also mentioned that for the distress caused to the complainant by this incident, Erlie Group has assigned a dedicated person to handle the case with a special plan, to communicate with the complainant as soon as possible to resolve their concerns. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150505
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