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Privacy &

Information Access

 The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) acts independently of the

government to uphold and promote open government and the protection
of personal privacy.

 The role of the IPC is set out in three acts:

 Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

 Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act

(MFIPP)

 Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

 Individuals can be fined up to $50,000 and organizations can be fined up
to $250,000 for non-compliance with PHIPA.

 Additionally, PHIPA requires that patients receive notification if their
personal health information (PHI) is lost, stolen, or inappropriately

accessed, collected, used, disclosed, or disposed.