Your Health Privacy Rights in Ontario

The Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) exists to protect Ontarians' confidential health information. PHIPA sets out rules that must be followed by health information custodians, meaning any people or organizations that collect, use, and disclose health information. 

To learn more about PHIPA, your rights, and your health policy, take a look at the IPC resources below.

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