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Use … What is considered a use of personal health information under PHIPA ?  The term “ use ” is defined under PHIPA as meaning to view, handle or otherwise deal with personal health information, but does not include the disclosure of the information. Where you are authorized to use the …

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- Published on May 11, 2019

Collection

Collection … What is a collection of personal health information under PHIPA ? PHIPA defines the term “ collect ” as the gathering, acquiring, receiving or obtaining of personal health information by any means from any source. This means that you, or your authorized agent – such as a nurse who is …

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- Published on May 11, 2019

Collection, use and disclosure of personal health information

Collection, use and disclosure of personal health information … What are the general limitations on the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information?  Under the Personal Health Information Protection Act   (PHIPA)   a health information custodian (custodian) is prohibited from …

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- Published on May 11, 2019

Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner

Annual Reporting of Privacy Breach Statistics to the Commissioner … Health information custodians 1 are required to provide the Commissioner with an annual report on privacy breaches occurring during the previous calendar year. This requirement is found in section 6.4 of Ontario Regulation 329/04 …

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- Published on May 11, 2019

Regulations

Regulations … Below are the sections about reporting certain breaches to the IPC in Ontario Regulation 329/04 under the  Personal Health Information Protection Act . Section 6.3 (1) The following are the circumstances in which a health information custodian is required to notify the Commissioner …

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Report a privacy breach

Report a privacy breach … Report a privacy breach Under subsection 12(3) and clause 55.5(7)(b) of the Personal Health Information Protection Act  (PHIPA) and its related regulation, custodians must notify the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) at the first reasonable opportunity …

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- Published on May 11, 2019

Online educational services: What educators need to know

Online educational services: What educators need to know … 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 May 10, 2019

Biometrics

Biometrics … Biometrics refers to measurable physiological or behavioural characteristics that can be used to identify an individual. Examples of biometric identifiers include fingerprints, iris patterns, facial features, DNA, voice signatures, and even physical movements. The use of biometrics is …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Data and information management

Data and information management … A key aspect of complying with access and privacy legislation is the appropriate management of data and information. This includes implementing privacy protective measures for personal information, such as de-identification or access controls, as well as …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Surveillance

Surveillance … Surveillance refers to any activity that monitors behaviours, actions or communications. Government institutions may employ surveillance techniques for legitimate purposes, such as law enforcement, but must take steps to ensure that their use of surveillance technology and the …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Data and technology management

Data and technology management … Compliance with access and privacy legislation requires that institutions responsibly manage information. Technologies evolve and data sets become more complex over time, but privacy and access obligations remain. Institutions must find ways to ensure that they are …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

De-identification

De-identification … De-identified information As the demand for government-held data increases, institutions require effective processes and techniques for removing personal information. An important tool in this regard is de-identification. “De-identification” is the general term for the process …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Collection, use, and disclosure of personal information

Collection, use, and disclosure of personal information … Government collection of personal information Government institutions often collect personal information when they are providing services to the public. For example, people give their personal information to a government institution when …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Protecting personal information

Protecting personal information … Privacy breaches happen when personal information is collected, retained, used or disclosed in ways that don’t follow the rules set out in the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act   ( FIPPA ) and the  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Privacy complaints

Privacy complaints … When an individual feels that their personal information has been collected, used or disclosed by a government institution in contravention of privacy and access laws, they should call, write or visit the government office that has possession of the information to try to …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Health Privacy Breach Statistical Report FAQ

Health Privacy Breach Statistical Report FAQ … Do I have to submit a health privacy breach statistics report? Yes, if you are both a health information custodian and a FIPPA/MFIPPA institution whether you have experienced health breaches or not. Yes, if you are a health information custodian and …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Annual statistical reporting guides and workbooks

Annual statistical reporting guides and workbooks … The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario’s Annual Statistics Submission website is open. Review the resources below for help completing your report. Frequently Asked Questions: FIPPA and MFIPPA Statistical Report Annual …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Annual Statistical Reporting FAQ

Annual Statistical Reporting FAQ … Annual statistical reporting for the 2024 reporting year is open. All institutions under the  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act  (FIPPA), the  Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act  (MFIPPA), Part X  of the Child, Youth …

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- Published on May 10, 2019

Appeal Process

Appeal Process … INITIATING AN APPEAL An appeal and the applicable appeal fee must be sent in writing to the registrar within 30 days   after the institution has given notice of its decision. There are three stages in an appeal. For detailed information on each stage, please refer the IPC's code of …

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- Published on May 10, 2019