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Child, Youth and Family Services Act Addendum to the Manual for the Review and Approval of Prescribed Persons and Prescribed Entities

Child, Youth and Family Services Act Addendum to the Manual for the Review and Approval of Prescribed Persons and Prescribed Entities … Child, Youth and Family Services Act Addendum to the Manual for the Review and Approval of Prescribed Persons and Prescribed …

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- Published on June 14, 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

Providing Access to Personal Information under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide for Service Providers

Providing Access to Personal Information under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide for Service Providers … Providing Access to Personal Information under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide for Service …

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- Published on November 27, 2019

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

Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide to Access and Privacy for Service Providers

Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide to Access and Privacy for Service Providers … Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act: A Guide to Access and Privacy for Service …

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- Published on May 13, 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: 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

Yes, You Can. Dispelling the Myths About Sharing Information with Children’s Aid Societies

Yes, You Can. Dispelling the Myths About Sharing Information with Children’s Aid Societies … 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 …

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- Published on January 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

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

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services

Teachers Must Consider Privacy Before Using Online Services … Educators are using online educational services for student learning, communication and evaluation. While these services may be innovative, accessible and available at little or no cost, their use could put the privacy of students and …

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- Published on November 28, 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