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Privacy and Access in Public Sector Contracting with Third Party Service Providers

Privacy and Access in Public Sector Contracting with Third Party Service Providers … This guidance provides practical advice for public sector organizations to help them identify privacy and transparency considerations when contracting with third party service providers. It includes best practices …

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- Published on June 17, 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

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

Big Data Guidelines

Big Data Guidelines … Big Data Guidelines …

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- Published on May 17, 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

Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information Management

Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information Management … This guidance is designed to help institutions implement better record and information management practices and enhance the public’s ability to access information. … Improving Access and Privacy with Records and Information …

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- Published on November 3, 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

Open Government: Key Concepts and Benefits

Open Government: Key Concepts and Benefits … This guidance paper is intended as a starting point for institutions considering Open Government and highlights two critical goals: enhancing access to government-held information and public participation.  It includes a discussion about making …

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- Published on September 5, 2016

Guidelines for the Use of Video Surveillance

Guidelines for the Use of Video Surveillance …   Many institutions turn to video surveillance to help them fulfil their obligations to protect the safety of individuals and the security of their equipment and property. Video footage captured by cameras is regularly used to assist in the …

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- Published on October 6, 2015

Open Contracting: Proactive Disclosure of Procurement Records

Open Contracting: Proactive Disclosure of Procurement Records …   Proactive disclosure of procurement records strengthens clarity and accountability around government spending. It can also provide tangible benefits to institutions by reducing the number of procurement-related freedom of information …

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- Published on September 21, 2015

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