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Guidance on the Use of Automated Licence Plate Recognition Systems by Police Services

Guidance on the Use of Automated Licence Plate Recognition Systems by Police Services … This publication outlines the key obligations of police under privacy legislation in their use of ALPR systems. This is an update of the guidance document originally published in 2017, and provides …

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- Published on December 16, 2024

Administrative Monetary Penalties: Guidance for the Health Care Sector

Administrative Monetary Penalties: Guidance for the Health Care Sector … As of January 1, 2024, the IPC has the discretion to issue administrative monetary penalties as part of its enforcement powers for violations of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Download the guidance …

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- Published on January 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions: Health Cards and Health Numbers

Frequently Asked Questions: Health Cards and Health Numbers … Our frequently asked questions on health cards and health numbers clarify who may collect, use or disclose health numbers for health care purposes, as well as the use of health cards as a proof of identity. Originally published November …

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- Published on October 1, 2021

Use and Disclosure of Personal Health Information for Broader Public Health Purposes

Use and Disclosure of Personal Health Information for Broader Public Health Purposes … Use and Disclosure of Personal Health Information for Broader Public Health …

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- Published on July 29, 2021

Privacy and security considerations for virtual health care visits

Privacy and security considerations for virtual health care visits … Privacy and security considerations for virtual health care visits …

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- Published on February 25, 2021

Reporting a Privacy Breach to the IPC: Guidelines for the Health Sector

Reporting a Privacy Breach to the IPC: Guidelines for the Health Sector … Reporting a Privacy Breach to the IPC: Guidelines for the Health Sector …

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- Published on September 17, 2019

Avoiding Abandoned Health Records: Guidance for Health Information Custodians Changing Practice

Avoiding Abandoned Health Records: Guidance for Health Information Custodians Changing Practice … Avoiding Abandoned Health Records: Guidance for Health Information Custodians Changing …

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- Published on February 26, 2019

Responding to a Health Privacy Breach: Guidelines for the Health Sector

Responding to a Health Privacy Breach: Guidelines for the Health Sector … 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 …

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- Published on October 4, 2018

Administrative monetary penalties under the Personal Health Information Protection Act

Administrative monetary penalties under the Personal Health Information Protection Act … The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) is committed to protecting personal health information using a flexible and balanced approach that addresses privacy violations while …

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- Published on January 1, 2024

Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner - Requirements for the Health Sector

Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner - Requirements for the Health Sector … Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner - Requirements for the Health …

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- Published on November 10, 2017

Fact Sheet: Video Surveillance

Fact Sheet: Video Surveillance … This fact sheet highlights the important factors an institution must consider before implementing a video surveillance system. … Fact Sheet: Video …

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- Published on November 9, 2016

Fact Sheet: Communicating Personal Health Information by Email

Fact Sheet: Communicating Personal Health Information by Email … This fact sheet describes the risks of using email and custodians’ obligations under the Personal Health Information Protection Act . It outlines some of the technical, physical and administrative safeguards needed to protect personal …

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- Published on September 15, 2016

Thinking About Clouds? Privacy, security and compliance considerations for Ontario public sector institutions

Thinking About Clouds? Privacy, security and compliance considerations for Ontario public sector institutions … The IPC has prepared this new guidance document, Thinking About Clouds? Privacy, security and compliance considerations for Ontario public sector institutions, to help institutions …

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- Published on February 20, 2016

Circle of Care: Sharing Personal Health Information for Health-Care Purposes

Circle of Care: Sharing Personal Health Information for Health-Care Purposes … This document was thoroughly reviewed and updated in August, 2015, introducing clear and easy to understand gender-neutral language. Updated: August 2015 … Circle of Care: Sharing Personal Health Information for …

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- Published on August 16, 2015

Transparency, Privacy and the Internet: Municipal Balancing Acts

Transparency, Privacy and the Internet: Municipal Balancing Acts … Municipalities are turning to the Internet as a means of making information public in an effort to improve accessibility, transparency and accountability. This may include publishing records directly to their website or including …

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- Published on August 4, 2015

Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide

Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide … Ontario public sector institutions must meet high standards of care and trust whenever collecting, using and disclosing personal and other sensitive information. Any public institution considering new information technologies, systems, and …

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- Published on May 19, 2015

Detecting and Deterring Unauthorized Access to Personal Health Information

Detecting and Deterring Unauthorized Access to Personal Health Information … Unauthorized access continues to be a growing problem in the health sector in Ontario. The province’s Personal Health Information Protection Act, (PHIPA), permits health information custodians (HIC) to collect, use and …

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- Published on January 28, 2015

De-identification Protocols: Essential for Protecting Privacy

De-identification Protocols: Essential for Protecting Privacy … Information is becoming far more valuable as businesses seek to learn more about their customers and those of their competitors, and as advertisers seek to gain a competitive advantage by finding new and innovative ways to use …

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- Published on June 25, 2014

Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission Security

Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission Security … This updated paper sets out guidelines for government institutions to consider when developing systems and procedures to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information transmitted by fax. … Guidelines on Facsimile Transmission …

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- Published on January 1, 2003

Best Practices for Online Privacy Protection

Best Practices for Online Privacy Protection … An educative tool designed to help companies identify and implement appropriate practices for protecting the privacy of their online customers. … Best Practices for Online Privacy …

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- Published on June 1, 2001