As of January 01, 2004, new legislation affecting many privacy and confidentiality requirements came into effect. The Alberta College of Optometrists (ACO) researched this new legislation and is pleased to offer our regulated members the attached series of templates and documents for use in your private optometry practice. These templates and guidelines are intended to guide you through the various pieces of legislation in a user-friendly manner, and, to ensure that you comply with the legislation.

We wish to advise you that the attached templates and documents are being provided for information purposes only and are not intended as formal legal advice. The ACO recommends that each regulated member obtain their own independent legal advice regarding privacy matters and legislation.