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P-22.4 - Public Health Act

Section 64.1
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Collection, use and disclosure of information
2017, c.42, s.64
64.1(1)The following definitions apply in this section.
“custodian” means a custodian as defined in the Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act.(dépositaire)
“personal health information” means personal health information as defined in the Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act.(renseignements personnels sur la santé)
“personal information” means personal information as defined in the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.(renseignements personnels)
“public body” means public body as defined in the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act.(organisme public)
64.1(2)A medical officer of health may collect and use personal information or personal health information relating to an individual without the consent of the individual, if the collection and use is required to contain and prevent the spread of a notifiable disease or to mitigate risks associated with a health hazard.
64.1(3)If requested by a medical officer of health, any person, including a custodian or a public body, shall disclose to the medical officer of health personal information or personal health information relating to an individual without the consent of the individual if
(a) the disclosure is required to contain and prevent the spread of a notifiable disease, or
(b) the disclosure is required to mitigate risks associated with a health hazard.
64.1(4)If this section is inconsistent with or in conflict with a provision of the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this section prevails.
2017, c.42, s.64