This service is intended for the secure transfer of information for business on behalf of the Nova Scotia Provincial government, Nova Scotia Health and IWK. Users must ensure the proper handling of any information being transferred using this service by following the guidelines below:
- Please ensure you do not enter personal information or personal health information in the subject line of the secure package.
- Ensure you have the authority to send or receive a file. If the contents contain personal information or personal health information, it may only be collected, used, or disclosed in accordance with FOIPOP, PHIA or other relevant legislation. If you are uncertain about this, please contact your privacy designate.
- Ensure the file contains only the information that is necessary and authorized to be shared.
- Ensure you are sharing the correct file and that you are using the correct email address for the recipient.
- Report any suspected or actual privacy breaches to the appropriate authority within the organization.
If you have further questions regarding the appropriate use of this system when transferring personal information, please contact your organization's privacy designate.
Province of Nova Scotia reserves the right to monitor and/or limit access to this resource at any time.