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This investigation was initiated as a result of a complaint concerning one of the Ministry of Health's psychiatric hospitals (the Hospital).
For medical reasons, the complainant, an employee of the Hospital, requested employment accommodation under the Employment Equity Program. The accommodation would enable her to continue to work in her capacity at the Hospital. During the course of arranging the complainant's accommodation needs, the complainant's supervisor, the Director of Psychology (the Director), disclosed the complainant's medical diagnosis to certain Hospital staff.
The complainant was concerned about the disclosures of this personal information, stating that they were contrary to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the Act).
Issues Arising from the Investigation
The following issues were identified as arising from the investigation:
(A) Was the information in question "personal information", as defined in section 2(1) of the Act? If yes,
(B) Were the Director's disclosures of the complainant's personal information in accordance with section 42 of the Act?
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