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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

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services … Educators are using online educational services for student learning, communication and evaluation.  While these services may be innovative, accessible and available at little or no cost, their use could put the privacy of students and …

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- Published on November 28, 2016

Resolution for Framework on Privacy Education

Resolution for Framework on Privacy Education … This week, Assistant Commissioner Sherry Liang is representing the IPC at the 38th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners , in Marrakesh, Morocco. The conference brings together data protection authorities from around …

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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

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child … Today, in collaboration with the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth, we released a new guide to help professionals working with children understand that privacy legislation should not be a barrier to sharing information with a children’s …

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- Published on January 20, 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