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LifeLabs Privacy Breach – What You Need to Know

LifeLabs Privacy Breach – What You Need to Know … LifeLabs recently notified the public about a cyberattack involving unauthorized access to its computer systems. Here is what you need to know about this breach: Our office is working with the B.C. privacy commissioner to investigate the breach. We …

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- Published on December 17, 2019

Cameras in Doctors’ Exam Rooms? Not in Ontario.

Cameras in Doctors’ Exam Rooms? Not in Ontario. … Last week, my office issued a health privacy decision after investigating a complaint about a Toronto cosmetic surgery clinic use of video surveillance cameras in its examination and other rooms. I was alerted to this possible violation of Ontario’s …

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- Published on September 25, 2019

Minimizing the Risk of Abandoned Health Records Through Succession Planning

Minimizing the Risk of Abandoned Health Records Through Succession Planning … Planning is an essential part of preparing for the inevitable changes in life. If you are a health care practitioner, a good succession plan can ensure that you protect the people you serve from an interruption to their …

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- Published on April 15, 2019

Moving Toward New Access and Privacy Rights for Children, Youth and Families

Moving Toward New Access and Privacy Rights for Children, Youth and Families … Today, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act became law in Ontario. The proclamation of the act is another important step on the journey toward establishing an access and privacy framework for the child, youth and …

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- Published on April 30, 2018

Privacy is not a Barrier to Releasing Non-Identifying Statistics

Privacy is not a Barrier to Releasing Non-Identifying Statistics … A particularly rough influenza season this year has contributed to a healthy interest in statistical information related to flu outbreaks. The public wants to know how serious the flu-threat is in their community, a risk often …

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- Published on February 27, 2018

Can health cards serve as proof of your identity?

Can health cards serve as proof of your identity? … Just about everyone is asked at one time or another to provide photo identification. Being asked for your health card for identification purposes has raised a few questions about when it is acceptable to ask for or show a health card for this …

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- Published on September 18, 2017

Legal Guide to Privacy and Information Management in Healthcare

Legal Guide to Privacy and Information Management in Healthcare … Commissioner, Brian Beamish, will give the keynote presentation on the latest updates from the IPC. Assistant Commissioner, Sherry Liang, will be presenting on the topic of,  Strategies and Best Practices for Responding to and …

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- Published on December 20, 2016

Understanding Personal Information

Understanding Personal Information … Access and privacy laws protect the privacy of Ontarians’ personal information and give individuals the right to access their own information. To help you understand the meaning of the term “personal information,” the IPC has published a new fact sheet answering …

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- Published on October 20, 2016

Understanding the Risks of Emailing Health Information

Understanding the Risks of Emailing Health Information … Individuals and organizations rely on email for its convenience, speed and economy. Health information custodians are no exception. While email offers many benefits, it also poses risks to the privacy of individuals and to the security of …

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- Published on September 15, 2016

Your Privacy and Your Health Card

Your Privacy and Your Health Card … Being asked for identification is something just about everyone has experienced at one time or another, for example when making a large purchase or applying for a gym membership. Most of us in Ontario have also at one time or another been asked for our health …

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- Published on February 3, 2016

Updated FAQs on Health Cards and Health Numbers

Updated FAQs on Health Cards and Health Numbers … Health cards are important pieces of ID, commonly requested by a variety of individuals and organizations, not just health information custodians. However, Ontarians may not be aware of their rights and responsibilities when requiring, requesting, …

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- Published on November 23, 2015