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Can health cards serve as proof of your identity? … Just about everyone is asked at one time or another to provide photo identification. Being asked for your health card for identification purposes has raised a few questions about when it is acceptable to ask for or show a health card for this …

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 …

Your Privacy and Your Health Card … Being asked for identification is something just about everyone has experienced at one time or another, for example when making a large purchase or applying for a gym membership. Most of us in Ontario have also at one time or another been asked for our health …

Updated FAQs on Health Cards and Health Numbers … Health cards are important pieces of ID, commonly requested by a variety of individuals and organizations, not just health information custodians. However, Ontarians may not be aware of their rights and responsibilities when requiring, requesting, …