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Dispelling the Myths Under the Personal Health Information Protection Act

Dispelling the Myths Under the Personal Health Information Protection Act … There are many myths surrounding how information may be collected, used and disclosed under the Personal Health Information Protection Act . Working with our partners in the health care community, we have created this …

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- Published on September 28, 2012

A Policy is Not Enough: It Must be Reflected in Concrete Practices

A Policy is Not Enough: It Must be Reflected in Concrete Practices … Privacy policies and procedures alone, without a concrete strategy for implementation, will not protect an organization from privacy risks. The policies and procedures must be actively communicated, and staff must be educated …

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- Published on September 5, 2012

Privacy and Drones: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Privacy and Drones: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles … Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) present unique challenges due to their ability to use a variety of sensors to gather information from unique vantage points – often for long periods and on a continuous basis. The prospect of having our every move …

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- Published on August 16, 2012

Fact Sheet #18 - Secure Transfer of Personal Health Information

Fact Sheet #18 - Secure Transfer of Personal Health Information … In Order HO-011, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) ordered Cancer Care Ontario to discontinue its practice of transferring records of personal health information relating to its colon cancer screening program …

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- Published on August 1, 2012

Identity Theft: A Crime of Opportunity

Identity Theft: A Crime of Opportunity … Practical information about identity theft, how to avoid it, and what to do if you find you are a victim. … Identity Theft: A Crime of …

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- Published on July 17, 2012

Mobile Near Field Communications (NFC) “Tap 'n Go” – Keep it Secure and Private

Mobile Near Field Communications (NFC) “Tap 'n Go” – Keep it Secure and Private … This paper examines Near Field Communications (NFC) technologies and their growing deployment in mobile devices. Four consumer use cases illustrate NFC functionalities and benefits. Privacy and security risks are …

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- Published on November 28, 2011

What Students Need to Know - Grade 11 & 12 Teacher's Guide

What Students Need to Know - Grade 11 & 12 Teacher's Guide … Other Resources:  Grade 11/12 Fact Sheet What Students Need to Know - Grade 10 Teacher's Guide … What Students Need to Know - Grade 11 & 12 Teacher's …

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- Published on September 27, 2011

Fact Sheet #17 - Applying PHIPA and FIPPA/MFIPPA to Personal Health Information

Fact Sheet #17 - Applying PHIPA and FIPPA/MFIPPA to Personal Health Information … The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to provide organizations that are defined as both health information custodians under the Personal Health Information Protection Act ( PHIPA ) and institutions under public sector …

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- Published on April 19, 2011

What Students Need to Know - Grade 10 Teacher's Guide

What Students Need to Know - Grade 10 Teacher's Guide … Other Resources:  Grade 10 Fact Sheet What Students Need to Know - Grade 11 & 12 Teacher's Guide … What Students Need to Know - Grade 10 Teacher's …

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- Published on December 6, 2010

Fact Sheet #16 - Health-Care Requirement for Strong Encryption

Fact Sheet #16 - Health-Care Requirement for Strong Encryption … The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, in Order HO-004 and Order HO-007, required that health information be safeguarded at all times, specifically by ensuring that any personal health information stored on any mobile …

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- Published on July 16, 2010

A Positive-Sum Paradigm in Action in the Health Sector

A Positive-Sum Paradigm in Action in the Health Sector … Health information custodians frequently rely on de-identification when using or disclosing health information – a measure that can protect individual privacy, but often at the expense of data quality (zero-sum paradigm). Dr. Khaled El Emam, …

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- Published on March 30, 2010

Online Privacy: Make Youth Awareness and Education a Priority

Online Privacy: Make Youth Awareness and Education a Priority … This paper is a chronicle describing the IPC’s work to enhance awareness about the privacy challenges youth face on the Internet. … Online Privacy: Make Youth Awareness and Education a …

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- Published on March 25, 2009

Adding an On/Off Device to Activate the RFID in Enhanced Driver’s Licences: Pioneering a Made-in-Ontario Transformative Technology that Delivers Both Privacy and Security

Adding an On/Off Device to Activate the RFID in Enhanced Driver’s Licences: Pioneering a Made-in-Ontario Transformative Technology that Delivers Both Privacy and Security … This discussion paper describes the IPC’s work in toward the implementation of an on/off device allowing holders of an …

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- Published on March 19, 2009

RFID and Privacy: Guidance for Health-Care Providers

RFID and Privacy: Guidance for Health-Care Providers … RFID and Privacy: Guidance for Health-Care Providers. RFID technology can help save lives - and preserve privacy. … RFID and Privacy: Guidance for Health-Care …

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- Published on January 23, 2008

Safeguarding Privacy on Mobile Devices

Safeguarding Privacy on Mobile Devices … A brochure outlining suggested best practices for securing mobile devices (PDAs, laptops, etc.) and protecting the information carried out of the workplace on them. Steps are organized into sections: Before you Walk out of the Workplace, While you are Out …

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- Published on June 14, 2007