Personal Health Information Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS76, “Personal Health Information Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-61-session-4.
Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Personal Health Information Act in Nova Scotia is being amended. This bill changes the rules around how personal health information is collected, used, and protected in the province. It updates the existing law to reflect new technologies and practices, and it likely includes new safeguards to ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive health information.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Personal Health Information Act to enhance the protection of personal health information in Nova Scotia.
- 02The Minister of Health and Wellness is responsible for the administration of this Act.
- 03Personal health information custodians must establish and maintain a personal health information management system.
- 04Personal health information custodians must provide individuals with access to their personal health information upon request.
- 05Personal health information custodians must notify individuals of any breach of their personal health information.
- 06The Ombudsman for the Province of Nova Scotia has the authority to investigate complaints under this Act.
Vote roll
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