Nova Scotia. Health data. Act
NS PHIAPersonal Health Information Act (SNS 2010, c. 41)
In force
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Dates from general knowledge.
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Governs collection, use, disclosure, retention and security of personal health information by Nova Scotia custodians and provides access and correction rights.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Declared substantially similar to PIPEDA; custodians may decide not to notify individuals where no potential harm but must then inform the Commissioner.
- 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 where potential harm; Commissioner if not notifying
- DPO
- Yes
- Maximum penalty
- Offence fines (amounts not verified)
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text nslegislature.ca
- Authority
- Nova Scotia Information and Privacy Commissioner
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Nova Scotia
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Medium confidence.
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Dates from general knowledge.