Privacy
The Practice in BC web site is maintained by Doctors of BC. By visiting this site online at www.practiceinbc.ca, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy notice. Doctors of BC reserves the right to change this policy at any time. Our privacy policy will be kept up to date and posted on our web site at www.doctorsofbc.ca.
DOCTORS OF BC PRIVACY STATEMENT
SECURITY
The web site has physical and technical measures in place to ensure the security of information. Servers reside in a locked room and are accessible only to a limited group of authorized personnel.
SAFEGUARDS
Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day operating practices of the web site as part of our continuing commitment to privacy.
SITE TRACKING
Doctors of BC tracks records created and log-in/log-out dates and times, and collects information through Google Analytics and in log files on this server. This information, such as browser type, operating system, time of access, etc., gives us the opportunity to improve service and identify any problems. This information is not released to any third party. The only exception to this is if we are legally compelled to provide this information. There is an obligation for Doctors of BC to be able to track any unauthorized usage.
LINKS TO OTHER SITES
Doctors of BC has links on the Divisions of Family Practice web site to other web sites that are not under its control. Doctors of BC is not responsible for the contents of any linked web site, any link contained in a linked web site, or any changes or updates to such web sites. The inclusion of any link does not mean that Doctors of BC endorses that web site.
Please be aware that Doctors of BC is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites that we link to on the Divisions of Family Practice web site. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of every website that requests personal information from you. If you have any questions or comments about the Doctors of BC online privacy statement, e-mail our Privacy Officer or contact us at 604 736-5551.
DOCTORS OF BC PRIVACY CODE
Our privacy commitment to you
The Doctors of BC Privacy Code is a formal statement of principles concerning the requirements for the protection of personal information provided by Doctors of BC. The objective of the Privacy Code is to promote responsible and transparent practices in the management of personal information, in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act.
These ten principles, which form the basis of the Doctors of BC Privacy Code, are interrelated, and Doctors of BC will adhere to the ten principles as a whole. Doctors of BC will continue to review its Privacy Code to ensure that it is relevant and remains current with changing technologies and laws.
Principle 1. Accountability For Personal Information
Doctors of BC is responsible for personal information under its control and will designate an individual or individuals who are accountable for the organization’s compliance with established privacy principles.
Principle 2. Identifying Purposes For Personal Information
The purposes for which personal information is collected will be identified by Doctors of BC before or at the time the information is collected.
Principle 3. Consent For The Collection, Use, Or Disclosure Of Personal Information
Doctors of BC will ensure that the knowledge and consent of the individual are required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate.
Principle 4. Limiting Collection Of Personal Information
The collection of personal information will be limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified by Doctors of BC. Information will be collected by fair and lawful means.
Principle 5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, And Retention Of Personal Information
Doctors of BC will not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the informed consent of the individual or as required by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
Principle 6. Accuracy Of Personal Information
Doctors of BC is responsible for ensuring that personal information is as accurate, complete, and up to date as necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.
Principle 7. Safeguards For Personal Information
Doctors of BC ensures personal information is protected by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
Principle 8. Openness About The Management Of Personal Information
Doctors of BC makes information available about its policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.
Principle 9. Individual Access To Personal Information
Upon request, Doctors of BC informs an individual of the existence, use, and disclosure of his or her personal information and the individual has access to that information. An individual has the ability to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.
Principle 10. Challenging Compliance
An individual has the ability to challenge Doctors of BC’s compliance with these principles by contacting the designated individual or individuals accountable for the organization’s compliance.
For more information
E-mail our Privacy Officer at privacyofficer@doctorsofbc.ca or call 604 736-5551 or send a letter to:
Privacy Officer
Doctors of BC
115-1665 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 5A4
