Archive (Tag: PHI)
Avoiding Abandoned Patient Records
After being with this office for more than 21 years, I had hoped that we had finished hearing about abandoned patient records. While there should never be a circumstance where patient records containing the personal health information of individuals are abandoned, such instances unfortunately continue to occur. There was a big push years ago to... read more
How do I Request a Correction of my Personal Information or an Amendment of my Personal Health Information?
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP) provide individuals with a right of correction to their personal information. The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) provides individuals with a right of amendment to their personal health information. Our office... read more
Surveillance in Personal Care Homes: A Case Study
We often get questions from those working in personal care homes and family members of residents about the use of hidden video surveillance. We thought we would share some of our thoughts on the issue as it relates to privacy concerns. Imagine this scenario: Family members of Grandmother, an elderly woman with dementia, suspect that... read more
“Bin” There, Shouldn’t Have Done That: When Medical Records End Up in the Wrong Bin
“Medical records found in Regina recycling bin” reads a CBC News headline from March 2011, where former Commissioner Dickson and members of our office were seen climbing into a paper recycling bin in Regina after personal health information was found inside. This case was, and still is, “the largest breach involving personal health information since... read more