Privacy & Access
The SHA Privacy & Access department works to protect the privacy of patients, clients, residents, employees, and SHA business information. Our office helps to ensure the proper collection, use and disclosure of personal health information and personal information, as well as embed privacy into our culture. The Privacy & Access department provides advice and guidance on privacy best practices and expectations for SHA staff, physicians and volunteers.
The Privacy & Access Department:
- ensures that the SHA complies with legislation relating to the privacy and confidentiality of personal information and personal health information. This includes compliance with The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) and The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LA FOIP);
- provides advice and support related to HIPA and LA FOIP;
- trains and educates staff regarding privacy and access to information;
- investigates privacy breaches;
- manages and responds to formal requests for access to information under LA FOIP;
- prepares privacy impact assessments in collaboration with a project team;
- liaises with the Saskatchewan's Information & Privacy Commissioner as appropriate; and
- works with partner health care agencies as necessary.