Notice of Privacy Practices for Sun Chiropractic
Sun Chiropractic – Notice of Privacy Practices #5‑3421 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3K 2C9 • 204‑885‑4842
Sun Chiropractic is a trustee under Manitoba’s Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). We are committed to protecting your personal health information and using it only as permitted by law.
How We Protect Your Information
We safeguard your information through secure physical records, controlled access, password‑protected systems, encryption, and PHIA‑compliant electronic storage. Our EMR provider, Juvonno, meets all applicable privacy and security requirements.
How We Use and Share Your Information
We may use or disclose your information for:
- Treatment: Sharing within our multi‑practitioner clinic to coordinate your care.
- Payment: Billing insurers or third‑party payers.
- Workers Compensation & MPI: As required for claims.
- Public Health & Legal Requirements: Reporting diseases, abuse, court orders, or other mandatory disclosures.
- Emergencies: To notify family or caregivers when necessary.
- Law Enforcement & Judicial Processes: As required by law.
- Deceased Persons: To coroners or medical examiners.
- Public Safety: To prevent serious and imminent harm.
- Government Agencies: Military, national security, or benefits programs.
- Clinic Ownership Changes: Records transfer to the new trustee.
- We may send appointment reminders or general health information with your implied or express consent.
Your Rights Under PHIA
You have the right to:
- access your personal health information
- request corrections
- request a record of disclosures
- withdraw or limit consent (unless disclosure is required by law)
- file a complaint with our clinic or with the Manitoba Ombudsman
- Access, Corrections, and Complaints
To request access, corrections, or to make a privacy complaint, contact our Privacy Officer:
Privacy Officer – Sun Chiropractic 204‑885‑4842 info@sunchiro.ca
If your concern is not resolved, you may contact the Manitoba Ombudsman at 1‑800‑665‑0531.
Retention and Destruction
We retain personal health information as required by PHIA and securely destroy records when no longer needed.