Newfoundland and Labrador. Health data. Act
NL PHIAPersonal Health Information Act (SNL 2008, c. P-7.01)
In force
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Dates from general knowledge.
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Regulates custodians' handling of personal health information in Newfoundland and Labrador, with consent, security and access rules.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Declared substantially similar to PIPEDA for health information.
- 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 at first reasonable opportunity; Commissioner for material breaches
- DPO
- Yes
- Maximum penalty
- Offence fines (amounts not verified)
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text assembly.nl.ca
- Authority
- Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Newfoundland and Labrador
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Medium confidence.
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Dates from general knowledge.