Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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Question 961: To ask the Minister for Health the actions he has taken to ensure the confidentiality of patient records in view of three confidentiality breaches in the Health Service Executive west region during August 2011. [23806/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The HSE has a management policy in place to deal with breaches in confidentiality in relation to patient records. In the three cases referred to the HSE notified the Data Commissioners Office and are working with that office to prevent a reoccurrence. Where relevant, individuals have been notified of the breach and existing hospital policies have been checked to ensure compliance. All Directors of Nursing have reminded all staff of their responsibilities in line with hospital policy.