FOIPPA stands for: Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Personal Information Protection Act, RSBC 2003, c 63 (“PIPA”) (applicable to organizations as defined under PIPA) and related E-Health (Personal Health Information Access and Protection of Privacy) Act, SBC 2008, c 38 (which only applies to certain Ministry databases or health information banks as designated by the Minister). FOIPPA compliance is not a mandatory policy for BC companies.
FOIPPA applies to the collection, access, use, disclosure and protection of personal information.
Customers are always in control of how they manage and access their content stored at Hosting.ca. Hosting.ca does not have visibility into or knowledge of what customers are uploading onto its network. Customers are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with FOIPPA. Hosting.ca customers must use its services in a manner that satisfies their obligations under BC Privacy laws.
Hosting.ca FOIPPA Policy Compliance
Privacy Legislation in British Columbia is comprised of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Personal Information Protection Act, RSBC 2003, c 63 (“PIPA”) (applicable to organizations as defined under PIPA) and related E-Health (Personal Health Information Access and Protection of Privacy) Act, SBC 2008, c 38 (which only applies to certain Ministry databases or health information banks as designated by the Minister).
Customers are always in control of how they manage and access their content stored at Hosting.ca. Hosting.ca does not have visibility into or knowledge of what customers are uploading onto its network. Customers are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with FOIPPA. Hosting.ca customers must use its services in a manner that satisfies their obligations under BC Privacy laws.
There is no official “certification” for BC FOIPPA compliance. Hosting.ca follows all guidelines from the FOIPPA policies. Customers should consult their own legal advisors to understand the privacy laws to which they are subject to.
All of our web hosting services are done on Canadian soil. We proudly support BC FOIPPA policies. Contact us for more information.
For the FOIPPA Compliance Policy and Procedures Manual, see the official website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/services-for-government/policies-procedures/foippa-manual.
