Privacy and Personal Information
The Aesculapian Society (AS) collects personal information in partnership with Queen's university and in accordance with Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The AS collects only the personal information which is necessary for it to administer its programs and activities and carry out its services and functions. Personal information is retained only as long as is necessary for the fulfillment of the purposes for which it is collected. The AS has in place mechanisms to protect the security of the personal information it collects.
What is Personal Information?
"Personal Information" is defined in FIPPA as recorded information about an identifiable individual. An individual's personal information includes information regarding his or her race, gender, home address, medical history, education history, identifying numbers (e.g. SIN, employee number, student number, etc.), financial or employment information, personal opinions, completed assignments and exams, and grades, comments and evaluations provided by an instructor.
If you have a concern about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information at the Aesculapian Society, please contact the AS President at president@qmed.ca