Confidentiality Policy |
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A child's record is considered privileged and confidential.
- The right to every child and family to privacy is recognized and protected to the greatest extent possible.
- Parents have access to their child's records at any time.
- Written consent of a parent is required prior to the release of personally identifiable information to third parties. A release of information form is to be used.
Access to a child's records without parental consent may only be given to officials of the following jurisdictions:
- Coroner's Office
- Courts in response to a warrant or court order
- Ombudsman
- Authorities vested in provincial or federal statutes
- Minister and officials to whom he/she has delegated the authority
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Philosophy
