Tainan to Launch Special Inspections on ~90 Aesthetic Clinics Within Two Weeks Amid Secret Filming Allegations

CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY (CNA), TAINAN, 8TH — Following successive allegations of secret filming at Eirlee Aesthetic Group and Gloss Clinic, the Tainan City Government''s Public Health Bureau announced today the immediate launch of a special inspection project for all aesthetic medicine institutions in the city. The project aims to complete inspections of approximately 90 related institutions within two weeks to ensure a safe medical environment. The Public Health Bureau stated today that the special inspection will be conducted in two waves. The first wave will prioritize aesthetic medicine clinics, while the second will extend to other medical institutions that offer aesthetic services. The inspection will focus on checking for hidden recording devices (such as pinhole cameras) in non-public areas like consultation rooms, changing rooms, treatment rooms, and restrooms to ensure the safety and privacy of the clinical environment. The Bureau noted that under the Medical Care Act, medical institutions and their personnel are prohibited from disclosing patients'' medical conditions or health information learned through their professional duties without due cause. If audio or video recording is necessary during the consultation process, prior consent must be obtained from the other party. If a medical institution is found to have violated privacy, it will be fined between NT0,000 and NT50,000. For any criminal liabilities involving secret filming or obstruction of privacy, the Public Health Bureau will immediately refer the case to prosecutors for investigation. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150508