How We Use and Share Information
We are committed to protecting your privacy. As part of our commitment to advancing research and improving services, we may share deidentified, anonymized demographic information with the I’m Ready team St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto for research purposes.
For more information on our privacy practices, please review our privacy policy.
What This Means
- Deidentified/anonymized means that all personal identifiers, such as your name, contact information, health card number, and any other details that could reasonably be used to identify you, are removed before any information is shared. The shared data cannot be traced back to you as an individual.
- Demographic information may include general categories such as age range, gender, postal code region, language, or other population-level characteristics.
Why We Share This Information
Aggregated, anonymized demographic data helps researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto better understand community needs, identify health trends, and improve programs and services. Research conducted with this data is subject to research ethics oversight.
Your Privacy
- No personally identifiable information is shared.
- Shared data cannot be linked back to you.
- All data handling complies with applicable privacy legislation, including Ontario’s Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), where applicable.
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns about how your information is used, please contact us at [email protected].