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 ...
Nova Scotia’s Personal Health Information Act came into force on June 1, 2013. New Brunswick also has legislation specific to health information, namely, the Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act. Citizens of Prince Edward Island who travel to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for medical care may be affected by these provincial laws. Become aware by referring to the links below for important details about your health information under the laws of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Personal Health Information Act of Nova Scotia
Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act of New Brunswick
Information and Privacy Commissioner: Maria C. MacDonald
The 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
