You may request access to general information at Durham OHT under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). FIPPA provides members of the public with a general right of access to information within a health information custodian’s custody or control as of January 1, 2007 (with limited exceptions and exclusions).
 

Anyone can make a formal request under FIPPA by mailing or delivering a written request to our Privacy Office at:
 

Durham OHT Privacy Office 
1 Hospital Court  

Room GB2-012 

Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9
 

Request to Access General Records Form
 

For your request to be considered complete it must meet the following criteria:
 

• Be made in writing and directed to the Privacy Office 

• Include a $5.00 application fee in the form of a cheque or money order made out to Durham Ontario Health Team 

• Provide enough detail for staff to locate the information you are requesting with a reasonable search. If we require additional information, you will be contacted
   

In addition to the $5 application fee, the fees listed below may also apply to your request (as permitted by FIPPA). For each access request received, you will be provided with a fee estimate. If the fees associated with your request are estimated to exceed $100, we will require a 50 per cent deposit prior to proceeding. We will always advise you of any fees up-front, before processing your request.