The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta has chastised a physician in that province after his patient database was used to send invitations to his birthday party. An individual who had "opted out" from such use received an invitation and complained to the Commisioner. See: edmontonsun.com - Alberta- Doc's birthday invitations land him in hot water and the Commissioner's decision H2007-1.
Physician's birthday invitations spark complaint to Alberta Commissioner
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