Privacy

Can your doctor record your appointment on video?

A Toronto clinic violated Ontario's privacy laws by having video cameras placed throughout the premises without obtaining patient consent.

Ontario proposes medical assistance in dying legislation

On December 7, 2016 the Ontario government introduced Bill 84, Medical Assistance in Dying Statute Law Amendment Act, 2016 to fill some gaps that were outside Parliament’s authority to legislate.

Privacy Bill Introduced in Ontario Legislature

A Panel is carrying out consultations about the developing assisted dying laws in Canada.

Privacy law amendments coming soon: but will they make a difference?

It was reported that the government intends to introduce amendments to the existing health privacy law that will impose harsher penalties for people who breach patient privacy. It appears that the proposed amendments will also require hospitals, and possibly other health care providers, to report to the Information and Privacy Commissioner (“IPC”) when a privacy breach has occurred. But will these amendments make a difference?

Lisa Feldstein published by Ontario Society of Medical Technologists on access to information about blood relatives

National Guidelines Introduced to Support Family Caregivers of Adults with Mental Health Problems

Proposed Legislation to Address Electronic Health Records in Ontario Privacy Laws: An Overview for Non-Lawyers