Information and Privacy Commissioner
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Information and Privacy Commissioner
Administrative Officer
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J. Angus MacLean Building 180 Richmond Street P.O. Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K7 Tel: (902) 368-4099 |
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DID YOU KNOW THAT . . .
"There is no information that is more sensitive and in need of protection than personal health information. This is information about our bodies and our minds."
- Honourable Doug W. Currie, Minister of Health and Wellness
INVITATION FOR COMMENT ON PROPOSED HEALTH INFORMATION LEGISLATION: The Department of Health and Wellness is inviting your comments on the draft Health Information Act that, when enacted, will govern the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal health information in Prince Edward Island. The importance of this legislation cannot be better expressed than by Minister Currie, above. The department plans to introduce this legislation during the 2014 Spring Session of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island and is asking for your comments by March 14, 2014. The following link directs you to details.
Invitation for Comments on proposed Health Information Act
Information and Privacy Commissioner: Maria C. MacDonald
Role of the Information and Privacy Commissioner
News Releases and Communications
Access and Privacy Services is a section of the Community Safety and Justice Policy Division of the Department of Environment, Justice and Labour. It provides government-wide policy advice and support regarding the operation of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act ("FOIPP Act") and regulations, policies and procedures, and it assists the FOIPP coordinators of each public body with training and advice.
For assistance with the FOIPP Act and with requesting access to information from the provincial government, you may contact the Provincial Manager or the appropriate designated FOIPP Coordinator:
Kathryn Dickson, Provincial Manager
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) Coordinators
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s privacy-themed calendars are back by popular demand. Each month of the 2014 calendar offers a whimsical but thought-provoking cartoon, together with a great privacy awareness tip. Download a pdf version now or contact the office to receive a printed copy.
