Archive (Tag: personal health information)
Health Care Personal Information Snooping: When Will People Learn?
Those who wish to snoop into health care databases to get personal health information with respect to their friends, family, acquaintances or even strangers, should realize that they are violating the privacy legislation in Saskatchewan and the consequences will likely be significant. We will review the basics of a unique snooping case in Saskatchewan where... read more
The Search for Personal Health Information (updated)
When a patient (applicant) makes an access to information request for their personal health information, the search for responsive records may not be as easy as just checking out the health records department. The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) applies to all personal health information in the custody or control of a trustee regardless of... read more
Unauthorized Access
This blog is focused on the unauthorized access to electronic health records for purposes such as curiosity, concern, personal gain, spite, or boredom, and the harm that results from such unauthorized access. I note that the majority of trustee employees or individuals in service of a trustee (including physicians) access electronic health records for purposes... read more