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Canada’s access to information and privacy guardians urge governments to modernize legislation to better protect Canadians
Nov 6, 2019
Information and Privacy Ombudspersons and Commissioners from across Canada are urging their governments to modernize access to information and privacy laws.
Read moreManitoba Ombudsman releases 2018 annual report
May 22, 2019
Manitoba Ombudsman’s 2018 Annual Report highlights the work and accomplishments of the office under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Personal Health Information Act, the Ombudsman Act and the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act.
Read moreManitoba Ombudsman releases a report under PHIA about a privacy breach related to MRI services
Apr 23, 2019
Manitoba Ombudsman has released an investigation report under the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) related to the unauthorized disclosure of personal health information of 91 patients who received magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) between 2008 and 2016. The patients’ health information was disclosed in violation of PHIA to several media organizations.
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