Students - Privacy & Confidentiality

The Privacy Office is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information under the custody or control of UHN in accordance with relevant data protection legislation, public expectations for privacy, and internationally accepted fair information principles. UHN’s expectation is that nursing students and faculty will make themselves aware of, and will adhere to our Privacy Policy while on clinical placements anywhere within our organization.

UHN Privacy & Confidentiality Website
UHN Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement Individual Version
(for students in preceptored placements)

Fair Information Practices

Identifying Purposes
Consent
Limiting Collection
Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention
Accuracy
Safeguards
Openness
Individual Access
Challenging Compliance
Accountability

Reasonable Steps for Protecting Privacy

Don’t discuss confidential information outside your job.
Don’t discuss confidential information in public areas (e.g. elevators, food courts, shuttle bus).
Don’t “surf” for information on your pals.
Keep your password to yourself.
Log off when you are finished at your PC.
Wear your ID badge.
If in doubt about how to handle a situation, call the Privacy Office at 14-4491.