PrintHealth Information Protection Act, 2004
The Health Information Protection Act establishes rules concerning the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information by health information custodians and other persons.
The Health Information Protection Act designates the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner/Ontario (IPC) as the body responsible for overseeing compliance with the provisions of the law. It also gives individuals the right to enquire about health privacy practices covered by the Act.
Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
Resources, questions and answers on the Health Information Protection Act from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.
Canadian Standards Association – Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information
CSA's Model Code for the Protection of Personal Information sets out ten principles that balance the privacy rights of individuals and the information requirements of organizations.
