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Dumpster Disasters: How Medical Records End Up on the Streets
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When private medical records are dumped in an alley, who really pays the price? In this episode of the Learn Online Security Podcast, Tamara
Michèle and Chris Howells unpack a disturbing privacy breach involving
discarded psychiatric files and the fallout that followed. They explore
the real-life consequences of identity theft, how sensitive data can be
exploited, and the harsh truth that once your information is out, you
may never know where it went—or who has it.
From fake IDs to stolen medical identities, Chris shares how easy it is
for someone to assume your identity with just a few pieces of personal
information. Tamara opens up about her own experience trying to change
her Social Insurance Number after a workplace data breach.
This episode covers:
✅Why medical data is a goldmine for criminals
✅What companies are supposed to do after a breach
✅Why the blame often falls on the wrong people
✅What steps you can take when you get that letter
✅The role of street smarts and teaching kids how to protect
themselves
Whether you're dealing with a breach or want to prevent one, this
episode offers a practical look at what really happens when your
personal data leaks—and what you can do about it.
Independent Fact Check:
Health records found in alley prompt privacy commissioner report
https://www.sasktoday.ca/regina-today/regina-news/health-records-found-in-alley-prompt-privacy-commissioner-report-10485380
INVESTIGATION REPORT 251-2024, 004-2025 Dr. Chukwuemeka Odenigbo and Dr. Nebeolisa Ezeasor (Elphinstone Medical Clinic)
https://oipc.sk.ca/assets/hipa-investigation_251-2024-004-2025.pdf
Decades Later, Patient Records Still Blowing in the Wind
https://www.rosensunshine.com/blog/decades-later-patient-records-still-blowing-in-the-wind
Anyone who handles or relies on sensitive medical data—from doctors and
clinic managers to cleaners and everyday patients—should watch this
video. It reveals how easily private information can fall into the wrong
hands and what happens when no one takes proper responsibility.
Podcast Host Tamara Michéle
This is not a paid endorsement. Guest opinions are their own.
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