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Does the FOIP Act still apply to health information held by Metis settlements, since the Health Information Act came into effect in April 2001?

April 26, 2017ACT april 2001 came FOIP health information held Metis settlements

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Does the FOIP Act still apply to health information held by Metis settlements, since the Health Information Act came into effect in April 2001?

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• Yes. The Health Information Act applies only to health information held by health care bodies such as regional health authorities, physicians’ offices, pharmacies and laboratories. Health information held by Metis settlements is still covered by the FOIP Act.