I am sorry that your information was leaked. I know that this is a serious offence, with absolutly no reasonable excuse possible. Why did you not want to file / press charges?

I agree that you would not be getting even, as this is not a simple tit for tat issue. It is about blatent disregard for law, and an abuse of power! Like what was said earlier is a matter of justice.

I work in healthcare (information technology), and am responsible for HIPPA compliance. Under no circumstances is releasing privilaged information acceptable. In fact I am surprised that your T. just fired him, and did not report it to the authorities. His office could still be held acountable for the unauthorized release.

There was an issue that occured in my area, in which nursing staff accessed a record that they were not in the direct patient care need to know group. The record was of a respected community leader. The long story short the entier office staff was fired, as well a one physician. There were also fines for each unauthorized access. This was just for improper viewing of information, and not a release of information. What happend to you was unauthorized release of the worst kind, as even unintentional release is serious.

Knowing some of the things that I have told my T. I don't know how I would react. I mean that office is supposed to be a safe place for you to discuss things that you might not otherwise speak about. It saddens me, and upsets me to no end.

You ultimatly have to do what is right for you, and it is your choice to let it slide.

I do know that with time people forget many things. My 10 year reunion was last fall, and the people I met there were not the people I knew in highschool.