The Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) sets out rules to protect a patient's personal health record across the health system. "Health information custodians" (healthcare providers and organizations in the healthcare sector) must follow these rules when collecting, using or sharing a patient's personal health information. PHIPA also gives patients the right to see their health records and correct any mistakes. The legislation also has rules for non health information custodians such as insurance companies and employers, that receive personal health information from a health information custodian. Public Resources Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Statement of Information Practices  [PDF] Public Notice : Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Health Information by Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care  [PDF] Health Information Protection Act, 2004 Information Session Webcast : Halyna N. Perun and Brian Beamish Brochure – Your Health Information : Your Rights Your Guide to the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004  [PDF] Legislation :  Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 Questions and Answers Compendium : Health Information Protection Act, 2004 Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario website Print copies of the Personal Health Information Protection Act and Regulations are available from Publications Ontario. See also : Professional Resources