The idea in mind is to make things more efficient for the people in Saskatchewan, by working connections with doctors offices, especially in rural communities. Antosh says the one-stop location will allow residents to get a birth certificate and a health card in the same location, helping to cut down not only on time it takes to get the cards, but also to cut down on possible identity theft.
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“We are committed to ensuring there will be a seamless transition with a continued focus on customer service,” eHealth Saskatchewan CEO Susan Antosh said. “eHealth is well-suited to incorporate health registration because of our robust privacy and security safeguards for personal health information.”
The e-passport contains new security features designed to make the passport tamper-proof. These features include:
- an electronic chip (e-chip) embedded in the back cover, which will store the same personal information that appears on Page 2 of the passport (except for the signature), the photo and a digital security feature that proves that the passport was issued by the government of Canada; and
- new images in the inside pages that provide additional security.
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In a news release issued Wednesday, Susan Antosh, CEO of eHealth Saskatchewan, said the Crown corporation is "committed to ensuring there will be a seamless transition with a continued focus on customer service," adding "eHealth is well-suited to incorporate health registration because of our robust privacy and security safeguards for personal health information." The transfer is expected to take effect in early November.
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The research, conducted in Ontario, Canada, involved a secure, regional web-based e-consultation service called Champlain BASE (Building Access to Specialists through e-consultation), which included a robust firewall and granular access controls.
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