Privacy

Privacy Policy

Guelph Eye MD is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal health information in accordance with Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

Collection of Personal Health Information

We collect personal health information that is necessary to provide you with quality eye care services. This may include:

  • Your name, contact information, and health card number
  • Medical history and current health conditions
  • Results of eye examinations and diagnostic tests
  • Treatment plans and clinical notes
  • Billing and insurance information

Use and Disclosure

Your personal health information is used solely for the purposes of:

  • Providing and coordinating your eye care
  • Communicating with your healthcare providers
  • Billing OHIP or private insurance
  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements

Security and Safeguards

We maintain physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal health information:

  • Secure electronic medical records system with access controls
  • Locked filing systems for physical records
  • Staff training on privacy and confidentiality
  • Secure disposal of records when no longer needed

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our privacy practices or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer: