By visiting the British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) online at www.bcma.org, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy notice.

The BCMA reserves the right to change this policy at any time. Our privacy policy will be kept up-to-date and posted on our website.

BCMA Privacy Statement

Security

The bcma.org web site has physical and technical measures in place to ensure the security of information. Servers reside in a locked room and are accessible only to a limited group of authorized personnel.

We also use advanced encryption and firewall technology. The entire Physician Members and Physician Non-Members sections of this site are encrypted using industry standard 128 bit SSL. This is the same encryption used by banks for on line transactions.

Encryption ensures that information in transit between your computer and the BCMA server cannot be read or changed. An annual penetration test is undertaken by a recognized outside organization to verify security.

Safeguards

Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation, and day-to-day operating practices of the web site as part of our continuing commitment to privacy.

Site Tracking

The BCMA does not track patterns of usage by any visitor.

The BCMA does collect information in log files on this server. This information, such as browser type, operating system, time of access, etc., gives us the opportunity to improve service and identify any problems. This information is not released to any third party.

The only exception to this is if we are legally compelled to provide this information. There is an obligation for the BCMA to be able to track any unauthorized usage.

Links to other sites

The BCMA has links to other websites that are not under its control. The BCMA is not responsible for the contents of any linked website, any link contained in a linked website, or any changes or updates to such websites. The inclusion of any link does not mean that the BCMA endorses that website.

Please be aware that the BCMA is not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites that we link to. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of every website that requests personal information from you.

If you have any questions or comments about the BCMA online privacy statement, email our Privacy Officer or contact us at 604-736-5551. 

BCMA Privacy Code

Our Privacy Commitment to You 

The BCMA Privacy Code is a formal statement of principles concerning the requirements for the protection of personal information provided by the BCMA. The objective of the Privacy Code is to promote responsible and transparent practices in the management of personal information, in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act.

These ten principles, which form the basis of the BCMA Privacy Code, are interrelated and the BCMA will adhere to the ten principles as a whole. The BCMA will continue to review its Privacy Code to ensure that it is relevant and remains current with changing technologies and laws.

 

PRINCIPLE 1

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION

The BCMA is responsible for personal information under its control and will designate an individual or individuals who are accountable for the organization’s compliance with established privacy principles.

 

PRINCIPLE 2

IDENTIFYING PURPOSES FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION

The purposes for which personal information is collected will be identified by the BCMA before or at the time the information is collected.

 

PRINCIPLE 3

CONSENT FOR THE COLLECTION, USE, OR DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The BCMA will ensure that the knowledge and consent of the individual are required for the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate.

 

PRINCIPLE 4

LIMITING COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The collection of personal information will be limited to that which is necessary for the purposes identified by the BCMA. Information will be collected by fair and lawful means.

 

PRINCIPLE 5

LIMITING USE, DISCLOSURE, AND RETENTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The BCMA will not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with the informed consent of the individual or as required by law. Personal information will be retained only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.

 

PRINCIPLE 6

ACCURACY OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The BCMA is responsible for ensuring that personal information is as accurate, complete and up-to-date as necessary for the purposes for which it is to be used.

 

PRINCIPLE 7

SAFEGUARDS FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION

The BCMA ensures personal information is protected by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.

 

PRINCIPLE 8

OPENNESS ABOUT THE MANAGEMENT OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The BCMA makes information available about its policies and practices relating to the management of personal information. 

 

PRINCIPLE 9

INDIVIDUAL ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION

Upon request, the BCMA informs an individual of the existence, use, and disclosure of his or her personal information and the individual has access to that information. An individual has the ability to challenge the accuracy and completeness of the information and have it amended as appropriate.

 

PRINCIPLE 10

CHALLENGING COMPLIANCE

An individual has the ability to challenge the BCMA’s compliance with these principles by contacting the designated individual or individuals accountable for the organization’s compliance. 

For more information
Email our Privacy Officer or call 604-736-5551

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