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About the Freedom of Information (FOI) Office

About the Freedom of Information (FOI) Office

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has established the FOI Office to handle matters related to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The office oversees implementation and administration of access and protection of privacy in the Hospital. 

Key FOI Office responsibilities include: 

1. coordinating the processing of access requests under the Act;
2. education supporting Hospital compliance with the Act and its principles; and
3. protecting the personal privacy of staff and affiliates of the Hospital.

For purposes of the Act, the “head” at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is the President of the Hospital. Under section 62(1) of the Act, the President has delegated his authority to the Chief Privacy Officer and the FOI Coordinator.

President 

The President is the final decision maker for access requests under the Act.
 

Chief Privacy Officer

The role of the Chief Privacy Officer includes liaison and communication with the Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario ("the Commissioner"), including appeals, privacy matters and consultations.

FOI Coordinator

The role of the FOI Coordinator includes process and communication with those individuals making access requests under FIPPA.

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