Balancing privacy and transparency with the public right to know has been a challenge in Manitoba during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that’s expected to continue, the Winnipeg Free Press reports. Under the Personal Health Information Act, health information is considered personal and sensitive, and its confidentiality must be protected. The basic data released by the province on confirmed cases leaves some wanting more information, while the release of a confirmed student’s classroom raised concerns of privacy and stigma.
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