PHIPA Compliance

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Our pledge is to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of your data, adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) of Ontario, concerning the collection, utilization, and dissemination of your information. Our confidentiality, privacy, security, and record release policies are in place for our doctors, staff, and volunteers.

Your Info

The data you provide us concerning yourself and your loved ones holds significant value in our operations. We rely on your personal health information to provide the best possible treatment and care. We adhere to strict protocols to ensure that only authorized staff who require access to your personal health information may view it. It is our understanding that you agree to share your information with healthcare providers and trainees involved in your care. However, we will seek your consent before collecting, utilizing, or disseminating your information for any reason beyond our declared activities or those authorized by PHIPA or the law.

You may withhold or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us via email @ info@northernwellnessgroup.ca

Adherence to Law

Under PHIPA regulations, we may be required or permitted to share certain aspects of your information with third-party entities such as the Ministry of Health, registries such as Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, Institute for Clinical Evaluation Sciences, Canadian Institute for Health Research, and researchers (subject to approval from our Research Ethics Board). We may also need to disclose your data to the Medical Officer of Health to report communicable diseases, to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and to Law Enforcement Officers (upon presentation of a warrant or subpoena, or to aid in an investigation). Furthermore, where there is suspicion of child harm, we may be obligated to share information with entities such as the Children’s Aid Society or the children’s lawyer, and the public guardian and trustee or the Coroner, as necessary.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in Northern Wellness Group. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.