Cloud Computing refers to the provision of web-based services, located on remote computers, that allow individuals and businesses to use software and hardware managed by third parties. This might include web based email, online file storage, social networking sites, and applications like word processing.

Data Privacy Day aims to increase awareness of privacy and data protection issues among consumers, organizations, and government officials. Data Privacy Day highlights the impact that technology is having on our privacy rights and underlines the importance of valuing and protecting personal information.

College & Association of RN of Alberta CARNA has released “Privacy and Management of Health Information: Standards for CARNA’s Regulated Members” For discussion and input. See updated link here. As of September 1, 2011, registered nurses will be considered custodians under the Health Information Act. Custodians also have the opportunity to declare themselves as affiliates to a custodian. The custodian/affiliate must apply to the Minister of Health.

I am delighted to announce that our newsletter, PRIVACY NUGGET, is now available!

PRIVACY NUGGET is provided to help you add a nugget to your privacy education program. PRIVACY NUGGET will be provided once monthly with short, informative privacy tips (usually including references to external resources) designed for you to share with your staff, patients, and family.

The information in the privacy nugget is not protected – you can copy and paste into your existing communication tools.

Email and Patients - What Do I Need to Know?

Time: Thursday, January 19th at 12:00pm Mountain

Listening method: Web Simulcast