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For a complete list of all blog posts please click hereThe Importance of Securing Patient Information
I am the Privacy and Access Consultant of the Sunrise Health Region and staff consult me on a regular basis for privacy advice including when a privacy breach has occurred. I was recently consulted during a privacy breach that occurred when a list of patients admitted to a particular ward of our hospital was found... read more
What Access and Privacy Laws do Affiliates Have to Comply With?
I think half the battle when it comes to access and privacy is learning the lingo. Sometimes definitions are found in the statute referenced, but not always. One term that comes up often in our line of work is “affiliates”. Well, what does it mean and why is it important? The word affiliate is used... read more
Tips on Dealing with Multiple Requests from the Same Applicant
In the access to information world, there are some applicants that make many access requests to the same public body. The majority of time, the applicants are legitimately exercising their right to know. However, in the rare case, these access requests can become frivolous or vexatious. Regardless of the intentions of the applicant, the volume... read more
There’s Been a Privacy Breach… Now What?
You have been notified of a privacy breach in your organization – what are some of the questions that cross your mind? Maybe they include: What steps should I take now? What information should I be recording during my investigation? Should I proactively report the privacy breach to the IPC? What information does the IPC... read more