Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada (CIPP/C) — Question 9

Which statement is TRUE regarding health information privacy laws in Canada?

Answer options

• A. Obligations regarding accountability for health information are transferred when control is outsourced to a third party.
• B. Emphasis is given to personal information protection over the maintenance of the publicly funded healthcare system.
• C. There is a significant amount of variation among provinces regarding the definition of consent and how the consent requirement is addressed.
• D. In provinces where there are no health information privacy statutes, a combination of the public health regulations and the private sector privacy legislation apply.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Option C is correct because it accurately reflects the differences in how provinces define and handle consent in health information privacy. Options A and B are incorrect, as accountability remains with the original holder of the information and personal information protection does not override healthcare system maintenance. Option D is also wrong because it implies that public health regulations and private sector laws are universally applicable, which is not the case.