John McGivney Children's Centre

Last Revised: June 23, 2006

INTRODUCTION
This policy is based on our commitment to respect individual privacy and the requirements of Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. We reserve the right to update this Policy from time to time and encourage you to refer back to it regularly.

WHY IS INFORMATION COLLECTED AND SHARED?
We collect and share information so that we can provide the best care possible to those we serve. Generally we collect information with the knowledge and consent of the individual. Occasionally we may collect information from publicly available sources without the knowledge or consent of the individual. Depending on an individual's relationship with us, the information that we collect varies as does our use of the information. See Clients and Families; Web Site Visitors; Supporters and Prospective Supporters; Employees; Volunteers and other care providers for further detail about the types of information that we collect and share in the context of each different type of relationship.

WHAT WE DO TO PROTECT PRIVACY
We have established policies and procedures specifically designed to protect information from theft, loss, unauthorized access and inadvertent disclosure. We monitor compliance with these policies on a regular basis. Current policies and procedures include: building sign in procedures, locked offices and filing cabinets; computer firewalls and passwords; written consents in certain contexts and confidentiality agreements.

YOUR CONTROL OVER YOUR INFORMATION
You can access your information, you can correct your information and subject only to certain legal restrictions, you can withdraw your consent for the collection, use and sharing of your information.

PLEASE CONTACT US
If you have any concerns or you wish more information, please contact us as follows:

John McGivney Children's Centre
3945 Matchette Road
Windsor, Ontario N9C 4C2
Telephone: 519-252-7281 Extension 224
E-mail: info@jmccentre.ca
Attention: Privacy Officer

CONTACTING ONTARIO'S INFORMATION AND PRIVACY COMMISSIONER
You have the right to complain about any violation of your privacy rights to Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner who can be reached at:

2 Bloor Street East, Suite 1400
Tel: (416) 326-3333 or (800) 387-0073
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8
Website: http://www.ipc.on.ca