Commissioner’s Powers & Duties

The Commissioner may exercise his powers and duties under PHIA by:

reviewing a complaint regarding a custodian's refusal of a request for access to or correction of personal health information;
reviewing a complaint regarding a custodian's contravention or potential contravention of the Act or regulations with respect to personal health information;
making recommendations to ensure compliance with the Act;
informing the public about the Act;
receiving comments from the public about matters concerning the confidentiality of personal health information or access to that information;
commenting on the implications for access to or confidentiality of personal health information of proposed legislative schemes or programs or practices of custodians;
commenting on the implications for the confidentiality of personal health information of using or disclosing personal health information for record linkage, or using information technology in the collection, storage, use or transfer of personal health information; and
consulting with any person with experience or expertise in any matter related to the purposes of this Act.