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Makes health care decisions, in Alberta

Health Information Act, automated systemsin force6 lines

R.S.A. 2000, c. H-5, ss. 22 (3), 27 (1.1), 27.1 · Read the law's page

  • These duties bind a custodian.
  • When collecting individually identifying health information directly from the individual, take reasonable steps to inform the individual of your intention, if any, at that time to input the information into an automated system.
  • Input individually identifying health information into, or use it in, an automated system only in accordance with the regulations, if any.
  • Where you input health information into or use it in an automated system for a purpose authorized by section 27, record your name or number, the name of the individual, the date and purpose of the input or use, and a description of the health information, unless an electronic system, including the automated system, automatically logs your name or number, the individual's name, the date and time of the input or use, and a description of the health information.
  • Keep the record or log for at least one year following the date of the input or use of the automated system.
  • On an individual's request, give the individual access to and a copy of the information recorded or logged about the individual, under Part 2 of the Act.

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