I want to have a copy of my medical file held by a private enterprise. How can I request access under the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector?
In principle, only the person whom the information concerns may require access to his/her file if he/she 14 years of age or older. Also, you may consult another person’s file only if you prove that you are: his/her representative, heir or successor, the administrator of the succession, the beneficiary of life insurance or the person having parental authority. The request for access to personal information by the person concerned is made in writing to the private enterprise that holds the information. Access to consult personal information contained in a file is free of charge. However, the Act establishes that a reasonable charge may be required to cover the cost of transcription, transmission or reproduction of the documents. Moreover, the clinic must indicate the approximate amount to the applicant before making a copy of the document requested.
