Privacy Legislation

The federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) applies to the collection, use or disclosure of personal information.

A patient's personal information is considered to be "protected" by the convention of confidentiality.

Businesses must obtain the individual’s consent when they collect, use or disclose personal information. However, this consent is distinct from the consent to treatment. Collecting information directly from the patient solely for the purpose of providing services to the patient, consent may be implied.

Use and disclosure of this information requires the patients informed consent.

Patients have the right to check their personal information and correct any inaccuracies.

For more complete information go to the Federal Privacy Commission or email them info@privcom.gc.ca

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