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This resource is developed by the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (“BC FIPA”) with the purpose to provide basic information about your health information rights. It provides information on the following areas.

Introduction

• The foundation of health privacy information and the contents found here.

Health Information Disclosure

• How your health information is used throughout the health system

Health Information Confidentiality

• Health information confidentiality rights

Health Privacy Laws

• Applicable laws to health privacy information

Health Consent

• When consent is and isn’t needed

Who Can Access Your Health Record

• Accessibility, alterations, and limitations to your health privacy information

Other Health Information Programs

• Other related health information

Additional Resources

• Forms, contact information, and other helpful sources

The current “Health Help Topics” pages are an updated version of the 2012 “Health Information Privacy in British Columbia” website, developed by Sara Levine for BC FIPA.

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These pages were last updated and reviewed in August of 2022. 

The information on these pages only contains general information and guidance; none of the information constitutes legal advice. If you have a specific issue that you believe is a legal problem, the best practice is to consult a lawyer. 

The information is non-partisan, dynamic and ever changing. It is the result of FIPA’s research and public education programs.

If you note something that needs to be added, corrected, or removed, please contact us by email: fipa AT fipa.bc.ca.