New Primer on Privacy course and Privacy at McMaster website
All McMaster employees (faculty, staff, and students employed by the university) are requested to take the new Primer on Privacy course The objective of the Primer is to help ensure employees are aware of privacy best practices and, as a result, are consciously and actively working to reduce the risk of a privacy breach. This self-directed course is available on Avenue to Learn; employees may register for the course under Health and Safety Training in Mosaic (course name is “privacy”).
The new Privacy at McMaster website provides information regarding the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), McMaster’s Privacy Governance and Accountability Framework, as well as privacy tools and resources.
The Privacy Governance and Accountability Framework applies to all McMaster University faculty, staff and student employees when handling personal information or personal health information on behalf of the institution. The Framework sets out the accountabilities for ensuring that all individuals involved in the management and day-to-day operations of McMaster University are in compliance with FIPPA, and with PHIPA, their associated regulations and the privacy policies, procedures and practices set out by McMaster University. The Privacy Program includes the following policies:
- Privacy Governance and Accountability Framework
- Policy for Handling of Personal Information
- Policy for Handling of Personal Health Information
- Privacy Breach Protocol
- Electronic Mail Protocol for Personal Information and Personal Health Information
- Portable Storage Device Policy
- Policy on Access to Personal Health Information
- Policy on Correction of Personal Health Information
- Background Check Policy
