Investigation Report: PHIA Disclosure – Appeal Commission (Workers Compensation Board)
investigations & monitoring
health facility, body or trustee
Summary
An individual complained because the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board released documents containing personal medical information to his employer. This report is available in English only. The ombudsman found that PHIA permits disclosure of personal health information where authorized or required by an enactment of Manitoba or Canada, in this case The Workers Compensation Act.
Case 2014-0053