The purpose of this information notice is to inform you of the Clinic’s commitments with respect to the protection of personal information. It is intended to help you better understand the Clinic’s practices regarding the collection, use and/or disclosure and retention of your personal information.
1. Why do we collect your personal information?
The Clinic only collects and uses personal information that is necessary for the administration of your dental care. Medical information is considered “sensitive” personal information, which the clinic protects in accordance with its confidentiality policy and which is also covered by professional secrecy.
2. How do we collect it?
The Clinic collects your personal information during telephone or e-mail communications, when you fill out the health questionnaire and, subsequently, throughout your examination and dental care.
3. Who has access to your information?
Access to your personal information is restricted to those who need it to perform their duties, i.e. dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, support staff and billing personnel.
assistants, support staff and billing personnel.
4. Who do we share your information with outside the clinic?
In principle, the Clinic must obtain your consent to communicate your personal information to a third party. However, in the course of its activities, the clinic may communicate your personal information to third parties, service providers or partners, in accordance with the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, when such communication is necessary for the performance of a mandate or the execution of a service or business contract entrusted to the clinic. Such persons may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. Medical laboratories;
b. Physicians or other health professionals bound by professional secrecy;
c. Public or private insurance organizations;
d. External advisors (lawyers, accountants);
When the Clinic communicates your personal information to third parties, it ensures that they take the necessary measures to protect your information.
5. How and for how long do we store it?
Your personal information is stored in a non-public area, in a locked cabinet and/or on our password-protected servers.
password-protected servers. It is kept for a period of 5 years after the last registration in your file.
6. Can you access your personal information or withdraw your consent?
At any time, you may request access to your personal information, rectify it, withdraw your consent to its use and/or disclosure, or make a complaint about the protection of your information, by sending a written request with sufficient detail to Dr. Yannick Laprise at info@dentistelaprise.com. All requests will be answered within thirty days of receipt.
Responsible for the protection of personal information :
Dr. Yannick Laprise
Chirurgien dentiste
Phone: (450) 467-6006
info@dentistelaprise.com