Current developments in Canadian privacy and information law: implications for telehealth.
An appropriate legal regime protecting privacy of personal information is an important element in assuring public confidence in telehealth initiatives while at the same time avoiding undue restrictions or difficulties for those implementing these technologies. In Canada there are several sources of legal protection of personal information but there is increasing emphasis on legislation. A bill recently passed by the Canadian House of Commons is expected have a significant impact on the way personal information, including health information, is handled in the private sector.
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Health Law Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. bvontige@law.ualberta.ca
D002170:Canada; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D017149:Private Sector; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*