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Introduction

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario ("CPSO") respects your right to privacy as you visit our website.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your information by complying with our legal obligations under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and other privacy legislation, as applicable.

The following policy governs CPSO’s practices with respect to information obtained through this website.

CPSO’s practices with respect to information received or created to fulfill its regulatory duties are outlined in CPSO’s Privacy Code.

Scope

This policy applies only to these websites (http://www.cpso.on.ca and https://dialogue.cpso.on.ca). It does not cover the practices of other organizations or their websites, including those you may access through the links provided on CPSO’s website.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of all websites you visit, especially if you provide any personal information.

What information we collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect some limited information. This information is not used to identify a specific person. For example, we track the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or browser type of users who access our website. This is necessary for the operation and security of our website.

We also use analytics tools to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioural metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve our services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of services and online activity, and for site optimization and fraud and security purposes. A “cookie” is a piece of text that our webserver can store on your computer. This data will not be used to identify individual users.

At times, you may choose to give us your personal information. For example, we collect your email address when you ask questions through [email protected]. This information is provided only to CPSO staff who need it to respond to your request.

We may also use this website to conduct external consultations in which individuals or organizations are invited to provide comments. If you send comments to us via the website, we will collect your comments and your contact details for the purposes of the consultation concerned. If you do not wish us to collect and use your comments in this way, please do not forward them.

How we use the information

When you choose to give us your personal information through this website, we only use it for the purposes for which you give it to us. We keep the information for only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it is collected.

We do not share your personal information with other organizations or individuals unless:

  • it is necessary to fulfill your request;
  • it is required or authorized by law; or
  • it will prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to somebody’s health or safety.

Ownership

CPSO’s website and its contents are the property of CPSO. The website is protected by Canadian and international copyright and other intellectual property laws. Trademarks used on CPSO website are owned by CPSO unless noted otherwise. Use of CPSO’s website does not grant users ownership, a licence, or any other rights to the website, its content, or any intellectual property on the website.

Links to and from other websites

Links on CPSO’s website may take users to other websites. Once users leave CPSO’s website they are no longer under the terms and conditions of CPSO’s website, but may be subjected to terms and conditions of the website they have been taken to. Similarly, CPSO cannot control websites that link to this site. Not all websites that link to this site have been permitted by CPSO. CPSO is not responsible for any content on a website linked from or to CPSO’s website. Should a website be linked from or to CPSO’s website, it does not imply an endorsement nor affiliation to that website.

Disclaimer

Although we make every effort to ensure that all information posted on our website is accurate and complete, we do not represent that it is so, or guarantee it, and we accept neither liability nor obligation for accuracy or completeness. We reserve the right to update the information as necessary without notice. You should check the website from time to time for changes. As this website is for information purposes only, you should seek appropriate, qualified advice before acting or omitting to act based upon any such information.

Limitation of Liabilities

In no event will CPSO be liable or responsible for any loss or damages to any party as a result of use of the site or any linked website. This includes, without limitation, any loss of data and programs on a computer or otherwise.

How to contact us

Contact us at [email protected] with any comments or questions regarding this website. Alternatively, you can write to us at:

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
80 College Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5G 2E2