Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide to Access and Privacy for Service Providers
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Terms used in this guide
Introduction
- Overview of the CYFSA
Does Part X of the CYFSA apply to you?
- Are you subject to other privacy legislation?
- What information does Part X apply to?
Collection, use, and disclosure of personal information
Consent and capacity
Safeguarding and managing personal information
Access to records of personal information
Correction of records
- Individual's right to correction
  - Service provider's duty to correct, and exceptions
- Service provider's response to correction requests
Offences and immunity
Definitions
FAQs
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Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide to Access and Privacy for Service Providers

Disclaimer: This guide is about Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, and its regulations.

The guide should not be relied on as a substitute for the legislation itself, or legal advice. It is not an official legal interpretation of Part X and does not bind the office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC). The most up-to-date version of this guide is available here.