Access to Information and Privacy
As of January 1, 2012, HHHS became subject to Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). FIPPA provides public access to information and the protection of personal privacy, the two key principles of the Act. HHHS values these principles and strives to protect the privacy of individuals whose personal information we hold and provides them with a right of access to their own personal information.
For the purpose of FIPPA, personal information does not include personal health information, which is subject to the provincial Personal Health Information Protection Act.
Access to information is subject to limited and specific exemptions, some of which are mandatory, while others are discretionary. In addition, there are certain exclusions to access where FIPPA does not apply. FIPPA outlines requirements for the collection, use, disclosure, retention and disposal of personal information.
Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator
The Office of the Freedom of Information (FOI) and Privacy Co-ordinator has primary responsibility for administering FIPPA as delegated by the Chair of the HHHS Board of Directors. All formal requests under the Act must be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Co-ordinator.
Access to Information Details and Request Forms
Information Access/Correction Report
Correction of Personal Information
Contact Information
HHHS Office of the Freedom of Information & Privacy Co-ordinator
7199 Gelert Road, Box 115, Haliburton, ON K0M1S0
705-457-1392 or 705-457-2527
Confidential Fax for Delivery of Personal Health Information
705-457-4862 (for Haliburton) and 705-286-4254 (for Minden)
The Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
Phone: 416-326-3333 / Toll Free: 1-800-387-0073 (within Ontario)
Privacy and Confidentiality
At HHHS, we recognize that the health information of our patients deserves to be treated with respect and sensitivity and our patients' privacy must be protected. Access to your personal health information is available to those who need to know to provide care, including physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists and other health professionals. Furthermore, when it comes to collecting and using your personal health information, we take measures to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the information is protected.
HHHS Privacy Office is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information under the custody or control of the HHHS, in accordance with Ontario's Health Information Protection Act, public expectations for the privacy and internationally accepted fair information principles. The Health Information Protection Act, comprised of both the Personal Health Information Protection Act and the Quality of Care Information Protection Act, came into effect on November 1, 2004.
Privacy Details and Request Forms
Haliburton Highlands Privacy Policy
Consent to Disclose Personal Health Information From HHHS
