The province’s health unit is working to get in touch with nearly 2,700 people after a former employee went through personal health information.

Nova Scotia Health (NSH) is in the process of sending notices in the mail if you were impacted.

“Health information was inappropriately accessed by a former employee at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. The person responsible for the breaches has been terminated,” stated Nova Scotia Health in the email.

The information accessed included registration, demographic, and clinical information.

“While we maintain confidence in the ethical practices of employees throughout our organization, we are extremely disappointed that an employee of Nova Scotia Health would engage in activity of this nature.”

RCMP are currently investigating the situation.

“Nova Scotia Health will not tolerate any unauthorized access or snooping. Any suspicion of inappropriate access will be fully investigated and we will pursue the full force of any and all penalties available to us against offenders without hesitation, including fines and jail time where possible.”

The health unit has notified the privacy commissioner and is assuring the public they will work with the office on any recommendations they may offer as a result of these breaches.