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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 professionals working with children to share this information. To help professionals understand that
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- Published on Jan 20, 2016

FIPPA and MFIPPA: Bill 8 — The Recordkeeping Amendments

Bill 8, the Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014, will come into effect on January 1, 2016. This Bill amends the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( FIPPA) and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ( MFIPPA) to include
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- Published on Dec 22, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions: Personal Health Information Protection Act

This revised FAQ has a new look and feel and has been rewritten with cleaner, easy to understand, gender-neutral language. Also included are a few additions to the original publication: Questions on assumed implied consent and consent from children under 16. Questions regarding the relationship
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- Published on Nov 2, 2015

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 records in searchable databases that can be accessed online
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- Published on Aug 4, 2015

Applying PHIPA and FIPPA to Personal Health Information: Guide for Hospitals

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- Published on Apr 20, 2011

Practice Tool for Exercising Discretion: Emergency Disclosure of Personal Information by Universities, Colleges and other Educational Institutions

In emergency situations, privacy laws in Ontario and British Columbia1 do not prohibit universities, colleges or other educational institutions from responsibly disclosing a student’s personal information, including information about their mental, emotional or other health conditions, to parents or
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- Published on Oct 30, 2008

Your Rights under Ontario’s Freedom of Information Laws

Your Rights under Ontario’s Freedom of Information Laws
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- Published on Jul 24, 2008

Privacy Legislation in Canada

Interactive map with links to federal and provincial legislation in Canada.
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- Published on Aug 9, 2006

Access to Information under Ontario's Information and Privacy Acts

Information on how to file an access to information request under FIPPA or MFIPPA. [Revised Feb 2019]
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- Published on Apr 1, 2006

Authorization to Act as an Agent For A Complaint under the Personal Health Information Protection Act

A form to be signed by a complainant who is represented by someone other than a lawyer.
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- Published on Jul 11, 2005