You work in a human resource department and have access to the personal health information of employees.A front line manager contacts you and requests that you look at an employee's file and let her know if there are any health issues that could explain an employee's "bizarre behaviour" (the employee seems extremely quiet) .Which action should you undertake,so as to be compliant with Bill C-6?

A) Email the file to the manager but scrub it so only information that may be related to the "bizarre behaviour" is included.
B) Email the employee's file to the manager,including any health-related information you may have.
C) Do not share any health-related information with the manager,even if she tells you she is going to escalate the request.
D) Email the requested information but tell the manager not to share it with anyone.

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Mckenzie Welden · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The request made by the front line manager violates the employee's privacy and is not a valid reason to access their personal health information. The employee's health information can only be shared with their consent, or if required by law. Therefore, the best choice is not to share any health-related information with the manager, even if she escalates the request, as it goes against the principles of privacy and confidentiality outlined in Bill C-6.

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