myLaminin Perspectives

Managing personal health information in Ontario means complying with PHIPA—one of Canada’s strongest health privacy laws. From consent management to secure access and audit trails, PHIPA sets clear rules for custodians and their partners. This beginner’s guide breaks down who’s covered, what’s required, and how platforms like myLaminin can help meet over 80% of PHIPA’s requirements—making privacy compliance easier for healthcare and research teams alike.

PIPEDA is Canada’s key privacy law, regulating how organizations handle personal data. Compliance ensures legal protection and builds customer trust. Based on ten core principles—like consent, accountability, and transparency—PIPEDA requires strong privacy policies, employee training, and ongoing audits. This article explores how to meet these requirements, overcome common challenges, and go beyond compliance to promote ethical data practices and long-term trust.

Researchers are required to navigate a complex regulatory landscape to ensure compliance with security, privacy, and ethical standards.