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File a health privacy complaint

File a health privacy complaint … Can I file a complaint if I feel my personal health information has been breached? If you feel that your personal health information has been improperly collected, used and disclosed, or if you have concerns about a health information custodian’s information …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Your health privacy rights in Ontario

Your health privacy rights in Ontario … Ontario’s health privacy legislation, the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) , establishes a set of rules regarding your personal health information (PHI). PHIPA gives you the right to: be informed of the reasons for the collection, use and …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Privacy in Ontario schools

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Your privacy and big data

Your privacy and big data … What is big data? Big data refers to extremely large data sets that, when analyzed, can reveal patterns, trends and associations related to human behavior and interactions. Big data is often defined by three ‘V’s: Volume refers to the enormous quantity and scale of data …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Privacy Complaints Process

Privacy Complaints Process … When an individual feels that his or her personal information has been collected, used or disclosed by a government institution in contravention of privacy and access laws, he or she should call, write or visit the government office that has possession of the …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Complaints

Complaints … If you think that your personal information has been improperly collected, used, or disclosed by a public institution, child and family service provider, or by a health sector organization or practitioner, you have the right to file a complaint with our office. You can also file a …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Ensuring your privacy is protected

Ensuring your privacy is protected … Protecting your privacy means protecting your personal information from misuse by others. While the IPC holds Ontario public sector institutions, children's aid societies, and other child and family service providers accountable for the personal information in …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Your privacy rights

Your privacy rights … Privacy is a fundamental right of every Ontarian. In order to protect that right, Ontario public institutions are required by law to protect your personal information, and to follow strict rules when collecting, using and disclosing your personal information. The IPC’s role is …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Access to Ontario school records

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Open Government

Open Government … Open Government is based on the core belief that the public has the right to access the records and proceedings of government to enable greater openness, accountability, and engagement.  Its goals are to: improve the quality of governance and services by becoming sustainably more …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

The appeal process

The appeal process … Now that you have filed your appeal with our office , you may be wondering what comes next. This FAQ will take you through our appeal process. Is my appeal automatically accepted? We review all appeals to determine the best way to proceed. We may contact you to: get more …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Filing an appeal

Filing an appeal … You have the right to file an appeal to our office if you are dissatisfied with a decision made by a provincial or municipal government institution in response to your freedom of information request. Learn more about your access and correction rights . What is an appeal? An …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Requesting personal information

Requesting personal information … Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) ,  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) , the Personal Health Information Protection Act and Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act ( CYFSA )  give …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Requesting general information

Requesting general information … Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( FIPPA ) and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( MFIPPA ) give you the right to request access to government-held information, including information about you. You can …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Access and correction

Access and correction … Under Ontario’s access and privacy laws , you have the right to request access to your personal information or general information held by provincial and municipal government organizations, health information custodians, children's aid societies and other child and family …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Health privacy

Health privacy … The  Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) ,  governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information within the health sector. The object is to keep personal health information confidential and secure, while allowing for the effective delivery of …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Access to information

Access to information … The role of the Information and Privacy Commissioner is set out in four privacy and access laws: the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) ,  the  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) ,  the  Personal Health …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Protection of privacy

Protection of privacy … Privacy is a fundamental right for all Ontarians. Government organizations and child and family service providers that collect personal information must follow the rules set out in the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act  ( FIPPA ) , the  Municipal Freedom …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Guidance for organizations

Guidance for organizations … Find information on FIPPA , MFIPPA , PHIPA and Part X of the CYFSA .  Learn about your responsibilities and how to comply with the law.  See the latest guidance for organizations Access to information Protection of privacy Health privacy Open Government IPC's …

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- Published on May 9, 2019

Protecting your privacy

Protecting your privacy … Privacy is a fundamental right for all Ontarians. Government organizations that collect personal information must follow the rules set out in the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act  ( FIPPA )  and the  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of …

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- Published on May 9, 2019