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Privacy Policy

Please review the Terms of Use / Privacy Statement before using this website. Your use of this website indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use / Privacy Statement.

IMPORTANT: READ THESE FOLLOWING PRIVACY STATEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE.

By using this website, you are agreeing to these Privacy Statements. If you do not agree to all of these statements, do not use this website. Southern Health-Santé Sud reserves the right to revise these statements at any time by updating this posting. Use of this website after changes are posted will signify your acceptance of the revised statements. Visit this page prior to using this website to review the current statements.

Privacy Statement

Southern Health-Santé Sud is committed to maintaining confidentiality, and privacy of your personal information in accordance with The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Manitoba (FIPPA) and your personal health information in accordance with The Personal Health Information Act of Manitoba (PHIA).

When you visit our website, we only collect information that is necessary for the operation and security of the website. The web server automatically collects your Internet domain name or Internet Protocol (IP) address, which may identify you depending on the “naming standards” followed by your Internet Service provider. This information is collected so that we know how many people visit our site, the geographical region they are from, and which pages they view on our site. The collection of this information is in accordance with FIPPA. The information is maintained in statistical reports and individuals are not identified. This information is not used for any other purpose. The statistical information is kept for 3 years before it is destroyed.

We do not use cookies on this website and we do not disclose this information to any public bodies, trustees, agencies or individuals.

Before sending any personal information to Southern Health-Santé Sud, please read the following information:

Personal Information

Personal Information under FIPPA is any recorded information on an identifiable individual. This can include, but is not limited to, an individual’s name, address, telephone number, age, identifying number, fingerprints, blood type, health care history, education, financial, criminal or employment history.

Providing Personal Information to Southern Health-Santé Sud – As a visitor to this website, you are anonymous to the organization. There may be situations where you are requested to voluntarily provide personal information. All personal information collected will be kept confidential. We obtain this information only when you provide it voluntarily for a specific purpose namely responding to and processing your requests for information. Personal Information that you provide will not be shared outside of our organization except as required or permitted by law.

Transmitting Personal Information via the Internet

Users should note when using this website that information will be transmitted over a medium which is beyond the control and jurisdiction of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Accordingly, Southern Health-Santé Sud assumes no liability for the delay, failure, interruption or corruption of any data transmitted in connection with this website.

As we cannot guarantee the security of electronic systems or email, we do not recommend sending personal health information or sensitive personal information or complaints electronically. For all such matters please contact Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Privacy Legislation

For more information on the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and how you can protect the privacy of your personal information, please contact Access and Privacy Services. Phone 204-945-3738 or 1-800-617-3588 or Email.

Complete Agreement

This Privacy Statement and the Terms of Use Statement represent the entire agreement between every user and Southern Health-Santé Sud regarding use of the website.

By agreeing to use this site and providing personal information, you acknowledge reading the Terms and Privacy Statement and agree with its terms including the collection, use and disclosure of such information. Southern Health-Santé Sud reserves the right to update the Terms and Privacy Statement at any time. Users are responsible for reviewing this document periodically for changes.

This statement was last revised on April 1, 2017

For More Information

Southern Health-Santé Sud welcomes your comments and questions about our Privacy Statement and Terms of Use.

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