New Brunswick. Health data. Act
NB PHIPAAPersonal Health Information Privacy and Access Act (SNB 2009, c. P-7.05)
In force
Partly verified
Medium confidence.In-force date from general knowledge.
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Sets rules for custodians' collection, use, disclosure and protection of personal health information in New Brunswick and grants individuals access and correction rights.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Declared substantially similar to PIPEDA for health information custodians.
- SaaS relevance
Health SaaS vendors acting as agents, electronic service providers or information managers for custodians in this province must meet the Act's security, contract and breach obligations.
§2Obligations
- Extraterritorial
- No
- Breach notification
- Individuals and Ombud at first reasonable opportunity (unauthorised access/loss)
- DPO
- Yes
- Maximum penalty
- Offence fines (amounts not verified)
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text laws.gnb.ca
- Authority
- Ombud New Brunswick
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- New Brunswick
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Medium confidence.
Partly verified
Medium confidence.In-force date from general knowledge.