This publication replaces the guidance document, What to do When Faced With a Privacy Breach: Guidelines for the Health Sector.
This new, updated guide highlights the importance of having a detailed privacy breach protocol and explains the steps to take in responding to a breach under Ontario’s health privacy regulations. It includes advice on how to contain a breach, notify affected individuals and what information you should record for reporting breaches. The guide also describes when to report breaches to the IPC and regulatory colleges and gives some practical advice for minimizing the risk of future breaches.
