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Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals

Sharing Information in Situations Involving Intimate Partner Violence: Guidance for Professionals … This guidance assists justice, health, and social services professionals in making informed decisions about privacy, confidentiality, and public safety in situations of intimate partner violence …

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- Published on May 28, 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

Online Educational Services: What Educators Need to Know

Online Educational Services: What Educators Need to Know … Online Educational Services: What Educators Need to Know …

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- Published on November 25, 2016

Fact Sheet: What is Personal Information?

Fact Sheet: What is Personal Information? … This fact sheet explains the meaning of the term “personal information,” and answers frequently asked questions. … Fact Sheet: What is Personal …

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- Published on October 20, 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

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

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

IPC Practices No. 14 - The Indirect Collection of Personal Information

IPC Practices No. 14 - The Indirect Collection of Personal Information … Tip sheet for government organizations on handling information. … IPC Practices No. 14 - The Indirect Collection of Personal …

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- Published on September 24, 2003

Indirect Collection Guideline Appendix B

Indirect Collection Guideline Appendix B … Indirect Collection Guideline Appendix B …

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- Published on April 2, 1993

Indirect Collection Guidelines Appendix A

Indirect Collection Guidelines Appendix A … Indirect Collection Guidelines Appendix A …

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- Published on April 2, 1993

Indirect Collection Guidelines - Municipal

Indirect Collection Guidelines - Municipal … Municipal Guidelines on Applications to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario for Authorization of Indirect Collection by Institutions Covered Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . … Indirect …

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- Published on April 2, 1993

Indirect Collection Guidelines - Provincial

Indirect Collection Guidelines - Provincial … Provincial Guidelines on Applications to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario for Authorization of Indirect Collection by Institutions Covered Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . … Indirect …

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- Published on April 2, 1993