HIPA and Your Rights

The privacy and protection of your personal health information has always been a priority in Saskatchewan. When you receive health services in the province, you rightfully expect that government institutions, health providers, and administrators provide the highest level of protection regarding the use, disclosure and safekeeping of your personal health information.

Legislation called The Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) was developed and came into force on September 1, 2003 to protect the privacy of your personal health information. At the same time, the Act ensures that information is available when needed to provide you with services and to monitor, evaluate and improve the health system in Saskatchewan.