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A woman is suing the B.C. government and the head of the provincial victim assistance program, claiming they failed to protect sensitive files detailing alleged physical and sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband.Confidential files recounting sexual and physical abuse were the subject of a privacy breach, according to allegations contained in a lawsuit against the B.C. government and victim services.
She told CBC News that she felt she "was not a person with rights and dignity that anyone was required to respect." It's why she says she decided to take legal action.The lawsuit alleges the minister and CVAP director violated their obligations under the Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, "were vicariously liable for the actions" of the employees and "owed a duty of care" to the woman to safeguard her private information.
Shortly after, Jane Doe applied to get benefits for counselling with CVAP for her and her children. CVAP provides financial supports to victims of violent crime. The employee's identity and any sanctions that they may have faced could not be disclosed due to privacy concerns, the letter said.Ministry 'did not fully protect' info: privacy watchdog
"Notification cannot erase a privacy incident but, if done expeditiously, it is often an important tool for mitigating the harm caused by that incident," wrote the investigator in a decision obtained by CBC News.The investigator said he's satisfied that the ministry has taken adequate measures to "mitigate the harm caused by this incident" and prevent it from happening again.
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