BORN Ontario is a prescribed registry established in Ontario under the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) for the purpose of facilitating and/or improving the provision of health care in Ontario, with a vision for the best possible beginnings for lifelong health.
As a registry, BORN is afforded the authority to collect, use and disclose personal health information, without consent, for the purpose of facilitating or improving the provision of health care. This special authority requires BORN to develop and adhere to privacy policies that are reviewed and approved by the Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) of Ontario, including an overarching Privacy Policy.
BORN Ontario is proud to be a trusted steward of personal health information. The materials in this section of our website explain our responsibilities and demonstrate how our privacy program works to protect the information in our custody.
BORN Ontario has implemented a rigorous program to protect personal health information from theft, loss, unauthorized access, copying, modification, use, disclosure and disposal. BORN conducts audits and investigations to monitor and manage our privacy compliance. The registry’s information practices and procedures are reviewed and approved by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario every three years.
Only BORN staff who are trained in privacy, have a need to use personal health information in their specific role, and have signed confidentiality agreements, are authorized by BORN to access and use personal health information to carry out required BORN functions.
