Kaohsiung Inspects 2 Aierhli Clinics, Suspects Illegal Recording Devices Found
Kaohsiung City Health Bureau conducted unannounced inspections at two Aierhli clinics. One clinic showed traces of surveillance camera removal from the ceiling, while another had a camera in the treatment room, raising suspicions of privacy infringement and prompting an ongoing investigation.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsai Meng-yu, Kaohsiung, 6th) Following the recent discovery of a pinhole camera at Aierhli Clinic's Banqiao branch in New Taipei, the Kaohsiung City Health Bureau today conducted unannounced inspections at two of its branches within the jurisdiction. One branch showed traces of a surveillance camera having been removed from the ceiling, while another branch had a surveillance camera installed in the treatment room with a sign indicating "recording in progress," raising suspicions of privacy infringement. The relevant evidence is currently being clarified.
In response to suspicions that Aierhli Clinic illegally installed surveillance cameras infringing on patient privacy, the Kaohsiung City Health Bureau conducted unannounced inspections at two branches within its jurisdiction today.
The Kaohsiung City Health Bureau later issued a press release stating that one branch showed traces of a surveillance camera having been removed from the ceiling, and another branch had a surveillance camera installed in the treatment room with a sign indicating "recording in progress," raising suspicions of privacy infringement. The relevant evidence is being clarified.
The Kaohsiung City Health Bureau emphasized that medical institutions should implement measures to protect patient privacy in accordance with the "Medical Act." Violators will be fined not less than NT$50,000 and not more than NT$250,000 in accordance with the same law; and will be referred for judicial investigation. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150506
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsai Meng-yu, Kaohsiung, 6th) Following the recent discovery of a pinhole camera at Aierhli Clinic's Banqiao branch in New Taipei, the Kaohsiung City Health Bureau today conducted unannounced inspections at two of its branches within the jurisdiction. One branch showed traces of a surveillance camera having been removed from the ceiling, while another branch had a surveillance camera installed in the treatment room with a sign indicating "recording in progress," raising suspicions of privacy infringement. The relevant evidence is currently being clarified.
In response to suspicions that Aierhli Clinic illegally installed surveillance cameras infringing on patient privacy, the Kaohsiung City Health Bureau conducted unannounced inspections at two branches within its jurisdiction today.
The Kaohsiung City Health Bureau later issued a press release stating that one branch showed traces of a surveillance camera having been removed from the ceiling, and another branch had a surveillance camera installed in the treatment room with a sign indicating "recording in progress," raising suspicions of privacy infringement. The relevant evidence is being clarified.
The Kaohsiung City Health Bureau emphasized that medical institutions should implement measures to protect patient privacy in accordance with the "Medical Act." Violators will be fined not less than NT$50,000 and not more than NT$250,000 in accordance with the same law; and will be referred for judicial investigation. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150506
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