The Canadian Privacy Law Blog: Developments in privacy law and writings of a Canadian privacy lawyer, containing information related to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (aka PIPEDA) and other Canadian and international laws.
The author of this blog, David T.S. Fraser, is a Canadian privacy lawyer who practices with the firm of McInnes Cooper. He is the author of the Physicians' Privacy Manual. He has a national and international practice advising corporations and individuals on matters related to Canadian privacy laws.
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This web site is presented for informational purposes only. These materials do not constitute legal advice and do not create a solicitor-client relationship between you and David T.S. Fraser. If you are seeking specific advice related to Canadian privacy law or PIPEDA, contact the author, David T.S. Fraser.
Monday, August 09, 2004
The Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner has just released a very useful list of frequenly asked questions related to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (Bill 31 or PHIPA). A good starting point for anyone who wants to understand this complicated statute ...
IPC - Health Information Protection Act - Frequently Asked Questions:
"Note: This FAQ provides a general overview of the Health Information Protection Act, 2004, S.O. 2004, c.3.. This document does not include references to the Regulations, since currently there are no Regulations under the Act. As such, this document should be read in conjunction with the Act and any Regulations that will be made under the Act. The information contained on this web page is for general reference purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. You should consult with your own solicitor for all purposes of interpretation."
Labels: health information, information breaches, ontario, phipa
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