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Health Information Act guidelines and practices manual

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The Health Information Act and the regulations made under it establish the rules that must be followed for the collection, use, disclosure and protection of health information in the health... More ≫

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The Health Information Act and the regulations made under it establish the rules that must be followed for the collection, use, disclosure and protection of health information in the health sector. The manual is designed as a reference tool to help custodians and affiliates apply and administer the Act. It provides supplementary information regarding the Act and its Regulations, and explains roles and responsibilities with respect to the administration of the Act. It is intended to provide guidelines and suggest best practices, not binding rules. The Manual also takes into consideration significant decisions of the Information and Privacy Commissioner. This edition of the Guidelines and Practice Manual incorporates amendments to the Act up to September 1, 2010. NOTE: The Health Information Act was amended December 9, 2020. The majority of the changes that are in force as of December 9, 2020, are updates, corrections, and enhancements to existing provisions.

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Government of Alberta Advertising Standards Policy

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The Government of Alberta uses advertising to communicate directly with the people of Alberta and other relevant audiences. Government advertising must align with government priorities, meet the... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta uses advertising to communicate directly with the people of Alberta and other relevant audiences. Government advertising must align with government priorities, meet the needs of the public, comply with all relevant legislation, regulations and policies and provide value for money.

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Memorandum of Understanding on implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Alberta

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This memorandum is signed by the Government of Alberta, Government of Canada, and First Nations partners to ensure that First Nations children in Alberta can access the supports and services they... More ≫

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This memorandum is signed by the Government of Alberta, Government of Canada, and First Nations partners to ensure that First Nations children in Alberta can access the supports and services they need, when they need them. It allows the Government of Canada, the First Nations Health Consortium and Government of Alberta to address gaps, and share information ensuring that children and families in Alberta are receiving the supports they need, including mental health supports, medical equipment, speech therapy, and educational supports.

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Information sharing guide for social-based service design and delivery

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for... More ≫

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This guide introduces an overarching approach for accountable and effective information sharing that supports program design and delivery in the social-based services sector. It is intended for decision-makers, information and privacy practitioners, policy development staff and program advisors, and legal advisors in government programs and services, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies. It is recommended this guide be used with the companion Information Sharing Toolkit to understand how to operationalize information sharing best practices. (See RELATED tab for a link to the toolkit.)

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Information sharing toolkit for social-based service design and delivery

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two... More ≫

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This toolkit contains resources such as themed frequently asked questions and checklists and complements the Information Sharing Guide. (See RELATED tab for a link to the Guide.) These two documents provide resources to help reduce the complexity that arises when applying different privacy legislation while planning and designing social-based services and programs. This toolkit is designed to support decision-makers and frontline service delivery staff within government organizations, health care organizations, contracted service provider agencies and other community agencies.

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Alberta – Northwest Territories Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation and development

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The purpose of this Memorandum is to promote formal and informal cooperation and collaboration between Alberta and NWT. The Memorandum will also facilitate information sharing between the... More ≫

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The purpose of this Memorandum is to promote formal and informal cooperation and collaboration between Alberta and NWT. The Memorandum will also facilitate information sharing between the jurisdictions, enhance working relationships, and promote partnerships in areas of mutual interest. Without limiting the areas of mutual interest, Alberta and NWT agree to cooperate and share information related to trade, transportation, tourism, regional and community economic development, resource development, energy, the environment, health and social services, education training and skill development, and research and innovation.

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Alberta Supports information sharing and common notification Q & A for Albertans

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This question and answer document helps Albertans understand Alberta Supports' authority to collect personal information, why this information is collected, and how it will be used, managed and... More ≫

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This question and answer document helps Albertans understand Alberta Supports' authority to collect personal information, why this information is collected, and how it will be used, managed and stored. It also provides contacts that can provide Albertans with more detail.

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Understanding common notification for programs and services under Alberta Supports

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This fact sheet explains what common notification is, why it is needed, as well as when and how to use it.

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Alberta Supports information sharing and common notification Q & A for staff

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This question and answer document is intended to help staff of Alberta Supports understand the difference between common notification and a notice, how common notification will benefit integrated... More ≫

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This question and answer document is intended to help staff of Alberta Supports understand the difference between common notification and a notice, how common notification will benefit integrated service delivery, and whom to contact for more information.

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Information Sharing Strategy : supporting social-based service delivery

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This document outlines Alberta's vision and mandate to share information appropriately and effectively within the information sharing ecosystem when delivering social-based services. This... More ≫

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This document outlines Alberta's vision and mandate to share information appropriately and effectively within the information sharing ecosystem when delivering social-based services. This ecosystem encompasses many areas within the Government of Alberta, other stakeholders and service delivery organizations, and the environment within which they work.

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