- Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide to Access and Privacy for Service Providers
- Download the Part X guide and other resources
- Terms used in this guide
- Introduction
- Does Part X of the CYFSA apply to you?
- Collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
- Consent and capacity
- Safeguarding and managing personal information
- Access to records of personal information
- Correction of records
- Offences and immunity
- Definitions
- FAQs
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Substitute decision-makers for capable individuals over the age of 16
Any capable individual, age 16 or older, may choose to authorize another capable individual, age 16 or older, to be their substitute decision-maker for the purposes of Part X.80 For example, a 17-year-old working with an advocate could make this advocate her substitute decision-maker, by presenting a written, signed statement to the service provider. The advocate could then consent on her behalf for a collection, use or disclosure of her personal information.