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Understanding confidentiality

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Report the Incident to the Human Rights Office 

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, managers who receive a disclosure must ensure that an investigation is conducted for all cases of workplace harassment, whether they learn of them through a complaint (formal or otherwise) or another means (for example, witnessing an incident or becoming aware of it through a third party).

It is always good to inform the survivor that you must report the incident and cannot guarantee confidentiality. You can refer the survivor to available resources, such as the Human Rights Office, the Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) or the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Report the incident to the Human Rights Office. Make every reasonable effort to maintain confidentiality, and only share information about the people involved with those University staff members who must be informed as part of an investigation or corrective action.

In an emergency or after office hours, contact Protection Services.

When in doubt, managers can seek advice from the Human Rights Office. Confidentiality will be maintained unless action is required to ensure the security of the persons involved, or of members of the University or the broader community.

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

 

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Report the Incident to the Human Rights Office

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, managers who receive a disclosure must ensure that an investigation is conducted for all cases of workplace harassment, whether they learn of them through a complaint (formal or otherwise) or another means (for example, witnessing an incident or becoming aware of it through a third party).

It is always good to inform the survivor that you must report the incident and cannot guarantee confidentiality. You can refer the survivor to available resources, such as the Human Rights Office, the Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) or the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Report the incident to the Human Rights Office. Make every reasonable effort to maintain confidentiality, and only share information about the people involved with those University staff members who must be informed as part of an investigation or corrective action.

In an emergency or after office hours, contact Protection Services.

When in doubt, managers can seek advice from the Human Rights Office. Confidentiality will be maintained unless action is required to ensure the security of the persons involved, or of members of the University or the broader community.

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Report the Incident to the Human Rights Office

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, managers who receive a disclosure must ensure that an investigation is conducted for all cases of workplace harassment, whether they learn of them through a complaint (formal or otherwise) or another means (for example, witnessing an incident or becoming aware of it through a third party).

It is always good to inform the survivor that you must report the incident and cannot guarantee confidentiality. You can refer the survivor to available resources, such as the Human Rights Office, the Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) or the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Report the incident to the Human Rights Office. Make every reasonable effort to maintain confidentiality, and only share information about the people involved with those University staff members who must be informed as part of an investigation or corrective action.

In an emergency or after office hours, contact Protection Services.

When in doubt, managers can seek advice from the Human Rights Office. Confidentiality will be maintained unless action is required to ensure the security of the persons involved, or of members of the University or the broader community.

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Maintain Confidentiality

You are not legally required to reveal confidential information except in the following situations:

  • The person is at risk of self-harm.
  • The person is at risk of harming a particular individual. 
  • Members of the University or broader community are at risk of harm. 
  • The disclosure covers an incident involving a minor.

When in doubt, seek advice from the Human Rights Office by calling 613-562-5800 ext. 5222 or emailing respect@uOttawa.ca.

Report the Incident to the Human Rights Office

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, managers who receive a disclosure must ensure that an investigation is conducted for all cases of workplace harassment, whether they learn of them through a complaint (formal or otherwise) or another means (for example, witnessing an incident or becoming aware of it through a third party).

It is always good to inform the survivor that you must report the incident and cannot guarantee confidentiality. You can refer the survivor to available resources, such as the Human Rights Office, the Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) or the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre.

Report the incident to the Human Rights Office. Make every reasonable effort to maintain confidentiality, and only share information about the people involved with those University staff members who must be informed as part of an investigation or corrective action.

In an emergency or after office hours, contact Protection Services.

When in doubt, managers can seek advice from the Human Rights Office. Confidentiality will be maintained unless action is required to ensure the security of the persons involved, or of members of the University or the broader community.

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Human Rights Office
1 Stewart, room 121
613-562-5800, extension 5222
respect@uottawa.ca
Open hours
Monday to Friday 8:45 am to 4:00 pm

Protection Services
141 Louis-Pasteur
613-562-5499
613-562-5411 (emergency)
protection@uottawa.ca (non-urgent cases)
Open 24/7

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