Privacy Statement

Northern Health (NH) collects, uses, and discloses personal information under the authority of the BC the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), and other legislative authorities including (but not limited to) the Health Authorities Act, Health Act, Public Health Act, Vital Statistics Act, and relevant regulations.

NH is committed to protecting your privacy. We will take all reasonable steps to make sure that your personal information is treated confidentially, is stored securely, and is only used or disclosed for the purposes described at time of collection, or where authorized by law.

Programs and services provided by NH may also collect, use, and disclose information consistent with the purpose of the program and service.

An online version of the Privacy Notice displayed in all NH facilities, is available on the Information Privacy Office page and provides insight about the collection, use and disclosure of personal information related to healthcare.

If you have any questions about how your personal information is being managed, you may contact the NH Privacy Office by email to privacy@northernhealth.ca.

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Northern Health welcomes your comments and questions regarding our Privacy Statement.