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IPC Coming to Windsor – November 30

IPC Coming to Windsor – November 30 … The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) will be hosting a special event in Windsor on November 30, 2017, as part of the IPC’s Reaching Out to Ontario program. Commissioner Brian Beamish and other IPC executives will use this occasion to update Ontarians …

Blog

- Published on November 2, 2017

Health Record Snooping Case Prosecuted in Goderich

Health Record Snooping Case Prosecuted in Goderich … TORONTO, ON, (March 16, 2017) – A Masters of Social Work student who was on an educational placement with a family health team in Central Huron, has been ordered to pay a $20,000 fine and a $5,000 victim surcharge for accessing personal health …

News Release

- Published on March 16, 2017

New PHIPA Code of Procedure

New PHIPA Code of Procedure … The IPC has published a new Code of Procedure for Matters under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 . This code comes into force on March 15, 2017, and will apply immediately to all IPC files under PHIPA . This code replaces the IPC’s “Code of …

Blog

- Published on March 1, 2017

IPC Webinar: Understanding Exemptions

IPC Webinar: Understanding Exemptions … Mark your calendars! On April 27, 2017, the IPC will host a webinar about exemptions under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and its municipal counterpart ( MFIPPA ). A basic principle of Ontario’s access and privacy laws is …

Event

- Published on February 28, 2017

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 …

Event

- Published on December 20, 2016

2017 NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit

2017 NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit … Commissioner, Brian Beamish, will be appearing on panel of regulators discussing the topic of privacy and breach response. For more information and to register, visit NetDilligence. … 2017 NetDiligence Cyber Risk …

Event

- Published on December 20, 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 …

Blog

- Published on September 15, 2016

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child

Yes, You Can Share Information to Protect a Child … TORONTO, ON (January 20, 2016) – Common misunderstandings about privacy are frequently cited as reasons for not sharing information with a children’s aid society (CAS) about a child who may be at risk. In fact, Ontario law permits professionals …

News Release

- Published on January 20, 2016