IPC - Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario | Educational Material

Fact Sheet #18 - Secure Transfer of Personal Health Information

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In Order HO-011, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) ordered Cancer Care Ontario to discontinue its practice of transferring records of personal health information relating to its colon cancer screening program in paper format, after several courier packages containing the personal health information of over 7,000 individuals were lost. Cancer Care Ontario was further ordered to explore secure electronic means of transfer.

Since Order HO-011 was issued, health information custodians have sought clarification on the application of the Order to their own practices and procedures. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide guidance on the application of the Order.

Identity Theft: A Crime of Opportunity

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Practical information about identity theft, how to avoid it, and what to do if you find you are a victim.

Privacy by Design Curriculum

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Privacy by Design Lesson

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy: Resource Guides for Teachers

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What Students Need to Know - Grade 11 & 12 Teacher's Guide

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Other Resources: Grade 11/12 Fact Sheet • Grade 10 Guide

Freedom of Information at Ontario Hospitals: Frequently Asked Questions

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Applying PHIPA and FIPPA to Personal Health Information: Guide for Hospitals

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Fact Sheet #17 - Applying PHIPA and FIPPA/MFIPPA to Personal Health Information

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide organizations that are defined as both health information custodians under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and institutions under public sector privacy and access to information legislation, namely the provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) or its municipal counterpart the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), with guidance about the application of these statutes to personal health information.

What Students Need to Know - Grade 10 Teacher's Guide

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Other Resources: Grade 10 Fact Sheet • Grade 11/12 Guide