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Legal Guide to Privacy and Information Management in Healthcare

Legal Guide to Privacy and Information Management in Healthcare … Commissioner, Brian Beamish, will give the keynote presentation on the latest updates from the IPC. Assistant Commissioner, Sherry Liang, will be presenting on the topic of,  Strategies and Best Practices for Responding to and …

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- Published on December 20, 2016

2017 OHA Privacy Conference

2017 OHA Privacy Conference … Assistant Commissioner, Sherry Liang, will give a presentation on the latest developments regarding  PHIPA , discussing new trends in privacy issues, hospital compliance with PHIPA and mandatory reporting. Health Privacy Policy Analyst, Nicole Minuitti, will be …

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- Published on December 19, 2016

What You Need Know If You Are Affected by a Freedom of Information Request

What You Need Know If You Are Affected by a Freedom of Information Request … Under the access and privacy legislation, everyone has a right to request access to records held by Ontario’s public institutions. All institutions are required by law to protect your personal information, and to follow …

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- Published on September 26, 2016

Study Finds Most Devices Don’t Reveal How Personal Information Will Be Used

Study Finds Most Devices Don’t Reveal How Personal Information Will Be Used … Six in ten “Internet of Things” devices don’t properly tell customers how their personal information is being used, an international study has found. The GPEN (Global Privacy Enforcement Network) study, conducted by 25 …

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- Published on September 22, 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

The IPC is coming to London!

The IPC is coming to London! … To commemorate Right to Know Week, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Brian Beamish, is coming to London to discuss emerging trends in access to information and open government at Western University on September 27. The morning’s agenda will also include …

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- Published on August 25, 2016

Reaching Out to Ontario: London

Reaching Out to Ontario: London … The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) will host a special event at Western University on September 27, 2016, as part of our Reaching Out to Ontario program. Commissioner Brian Beamish and other IPC leaders will recognize Right to Know Week by highlighting …

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- Published on August 24, 2016

Is it worth it? The consequences of snooping on health records

Is it worth it? The consequences of snooping on health records … TORONTO, ON – While the vast majority of people working in Ontario’s health sector respect patient privacy, there is still a small minority that have not gotten the message. Recently, there have been a number of privacy breaches where …

News Release

- Published on January 28, 2015

Rouge Valley Health System Failed to Protect Patient Health Information

Rouge Valley Health System Failed to Protect Patient Health Information … A review by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) of two significant privacy breaches involving the sale of new mothers’ personal health information for financial gain has determined that Rouge Valley …

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- Published on December 16, 2014