Access to Records (FIPPA)
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) provides you with the following rights:
- the right of access to your personal information maintained by Prairie Mountain Health (PMH),
- the right to request a correction to any information maintained about you by PMH, and
- the right of access to information in records maintained by PMH.
FIPPA also protects your personal information. It establishes rules for how we are permitted to collect, use and disclose your personal information.
FIPPA does not apply to information contained in health records/medical records. For information about accessing your personal health information, refer to our section entitled Access to Records – Personal Health Information Act (PHIA).
Requests for access to information under FIPPA
These requests are managed centrally within PMH by the Access and Privacy Program. If you would like more information about your rights under FIPPA, you can contact the Director – Health Information Services at:
Brandon Regional Health Centre – c/o Chantelle Zamonsky
NR508 Nurses Residence
150 McTavish Avenue, East
Brandon, MB R7A 2B3
Ph: 204-578-4394 | Fax: 204-578-2810
Email: [email protected]
How to Request Records Maintained by PMH
Complete the application form to access information in records held by Prairie Mountain Health. Describe the information you wish to access as clearly and as specifically as possible. Include your name, address and telephone (or fax) number. Remember to sign the form.
Mail or fax the application to:
PMH Access and Privacy Program
Swan Valley Health Centre
PO Box 1450
Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0
Fax: 204-578-2810
Email: [email protected]
More information about FIPPA.
If you have any questions regarding your health information, you can contact PMH Access and Privacy at [email protected], or any of the PMH Designated Privacy Officers.