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PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY
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 Information and Privacy Commissioner
- Ontario
The Health Information Protection Act designates the
Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner/Ontario (IPC) as the body responsible
for overseeing compliance with the provisions of the law. It also gives individuals
the right to enquire about health privacy practices covered by the Act.
Health Information Protection Act,
2004
The Health Information Protection Act establishes rules
concerning the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information by
health information custodians and other persons.
Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
Resources, questions and answers on the Health Information
Protection Act from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.
Canadian Standards Association – Model
Code for the Protection of Personal Information
CSA's Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information
sets out ten principles that balance the privacy rights of individuals and the information
requirements of organizations.
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