PHIPA governs the manner in which personal health information may be collected, used and disclosed within the health sector. It regulates health information custodians (custodians), as well as individuals and organizations that receive personal health information from custodians.

What four categories do PHIPA purposes fall into?

Local medical officers of health. Ambulance services. Community mental health programs. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

What is the purpose of the Personal health information Act?

The key purpose of ATIPP is to protect the privacy of individuals whose personal information is held by public bodies.