Canada published draft guidelines on the use of medical devices powered by machine learning

RCMP plan to equip every Sask. Detachment

G20 leaders make privacy, AI declaration

Ontario: $988K settlement reached in Peterborough hospital

Three simple rules for managing your privacy

Global definitions for artificial intelligence

New guidance on sending bulk communications

The Essential Guide To Data Privacy

Tag: trustee

March 14, 2023 - Diane Aldridge, Deputy Commissioner

The Search for Personal Health Information

When a patient 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 which includes all... read more

Categories: BlogTags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

July 20, 2016 - Sharon Young, Analyst

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

Categories: BlogTags: , , , , , , ,

August 24, 2015 - Melanie Coyle, Analyst

Surveillance in Personal Care Homes: A Case Study

We often get questions from those working in personal care homes and family members of the residents about the use of hidden video surveillance. So we thought we would share some of our thoughts on the issue. Imagine this scenario: Family members of Jane, an elderly woman with dementia, suspect that she is being mistreated... read more

Categories: BlogTags: , , , , ,