On December 17, 2003, the Ontario government introduced draft legislation for a proposed Health Information Protection Act. If passed, the legislation would set clear rules for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information in Ontario. For more information on the proposed Act, see: http://www.ontla.on.ca/library/bills/381/31381.htm. To view the draft legislation, see: http://makeashorterlink.com/?G47816107. To read the Ontario Government's press release, see: http://makeashorterlink.com/?G38841107. Summary by: Colin Adams

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