What is considered personal information in Ontario?

“Personal information” means recorded information about you as an individual. It may include your name, address, sex, age, education, and medical or employment history. It can also include identifying numbers such as a Social Insurance Number, and your personal views or opinions.

What is the difference between Fippa and Phipa?

PHIPA governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information about individuals to protect the confidentiality of that information. The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) governs all other types of information.

Does Fippa apply to private companies?

This website provides information to help public bodies comply with Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). The FOIP Act does not apply to private businesses, non-profit organizations or professional regulatory organizations operating in Alberta.

What is Fippa compliance?

In FIPPA, the right of access to records is about every person, not just the person who’s submitting the request. This means that the law allows anyone to access any record that is held or controlled by an institution on any issue unless it is subject to the exclusions and exceptions set out in the act.

What does FIPPA stand for in medical category?

Answer. FIPPA stands for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. As of January 1, 2012, hospitals will be designated as institutions under FIPPA so that, after that date anyone has the right to make a request for access to a wide range of information held by hospitals.

What was the purpose of the FIPPA Act?

FIPPA creates a general right of access to information under the custody and control of QHC, while protecting the personal privacy of individuals. Access to information is subject to limited and specific exemptions, some of which are mandatory while others are discretionary.

What is definition of educational institution in FIPPA?

Any agency, board, commission, corporation or other body designated as an institution in the regulations. FIPPA defines educational institutions as: A college of applied arts and technology or a university. Colleges are listed under the regulation as one entry (“Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology”).

Is there any information I cannot access under FIPPA?

Is there any information I cannot access? FIPPA creates a general right of access to information under the custody and control of QHC, while protecting the personal privacy of individuals. Access to information is subject to limited and specific exemptions, some of which are mandatory while others are discretionary.