As the first month for hospitals and health networks to comply with Ontario’s Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) comes to an end, there have been many publications from various outlets regarding the release of information and how health organizations are complying. It isn’t a surprise to
As of January 1, hospitals and health networks in Ontario are subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), joining the Ontario colleges, universities, school boards, municipalities and local government bodies which have already been in compliance. Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Ann Cavoukian
The January 1st FIPPA compliance deadline for Ontario hospitals is fast approaching. Learn how ATIPXpress and AINS can ensure your hospital is compliant while maximizing your hospital’s resources. The problem: How to stay FIPPA compliant while maximizing resources? FIPPA will require Ontario hospitals to track the following access request information: The number of
