Protecting Your Privacy

Our Website Privacy Policy

ComForcare Senior Services is committed to respecting the privacy of visitors to the ComForcare website. The only information that this website collects from p0ublic users is an email address whenever an email is sent to the Webmaster for the purpose of allowing an email response to any questions / comments received by the Webmaster. Beyond that purpose, the email address is not shown, given or provided to any third parties.

Some of our websites link to other sites created and maintained by other public and/or private sector organizations.

These links are provided solely for your information and convenience. When you link to an outside website, you are leaving the ComForcare website and our information management policies no longer apply.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. (place link here)

Introduction

ComForcare Senior Services protects the privacy of your personal health information based on the requirements of the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act 2004.

ComForcare Senior Services informs you of the personal health information that is collected, and the safeguards in place to protect your personal information to the levels required by the legislation.

What is personal health information?

Personal Health Information includes your name, address, gender, age, and includes your health status and care needs.

Your Privacy Rights

Your right to access your information

You have the right to access the personal health information contained in your record. You also have the right to have this information corrected in your record. You also have the right to change or remove your consent.

Your right to voice your concerns

If you believe any of your privacy rights have been violated in any way and the local Privacy Officer cannot resolve your concerns, you may contact the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner at 416-326-3333 or 1-800-387-0073 or via their website: http://www.ipc.on.ca

Your right to know how ComForcare Senior Services collects your information

The knowledge and consent of the individual are required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information, except where defined by law. ComForcare Senior Services will identify the purposes for which it collects personal information and will obtain consent prior to the time the information is collected.

Your right to know how ComForcare uses your information

ComForcare collects, uses and shares, with other health care providers involved in your care, personal and health information for the provision of in-home health and support services.

Helpful Links

Ontario Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner
Personal Health Information and Protection Act, 2004

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the ComForcare Senior Services privacy policies, access to your record, correction of information, or if you have a privacy complaint, you may contact the local Privacy Officer at:

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