Privacy and Access to Information
Kingston General Hospital is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality and security of information entrusted to us by our patients, staff and other stakeholders. We adhere to standards that build and support a culture of privacy through education and guidance.
The Privacy Office is shared between KGH and Hotel Dieu Hospital. It consists of a Privacy Officer/ Freedom of Information Coordinator who specialists in privacy and records management.
Personal health information (PHI)
General records and personal information (GR&PI)
Effective January 1, 2012, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) will apply to all Ontario hospitals. FIPPA provides individuals with the right to access their (non-health) personal information held by the hospital as well as the right to access information retained by the hospital about its management and operation. This right of access promotes accountability but recognizes specific exemptions and exclusions that are necessary to preserve the privacy of personal information.
Contact Information:
Privacy Officer and Freedom of Information Coordinator
76 Stuart Street
Kingston, ON
K7L 2V7
Phone: (613) 549-6666 ext 2567
Fax: (613) 548-2445
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday