This primer provides an introduction to interoperability, an overview of Canadian privacy laws and some practical approaches to privacy for interoperability. We delve into the role privacy plays in the creation of interoperable health systems. We address the myth that privacy laws mean patient data can’t be shared. The primer outlines how privacy laws enable the sharing of patient data by providing guidance on how to share health data safely, with a patient’s consent, and the responsibilities of both parties when patient info is shared.
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