Dialogue Volume 10 Issue 2 2014 | Page 12

REPORTS from Council At its most recent meeting, Council directed that tools be developed – which may include proposed by-laws – to post the following information on our public register: criminal findings of guilt, certain bail conditions and the identity of non-members who are practising illegally. would allow the College a clear, transparent, centralized approach to data-sharing requests. Council was then given an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed strategy. Please read about this initiative on page 19. Currently, the College receives a number of requests from different agencies requesting data on such matters as physician demographics, and complaint trends, for example. The requests have become increasingly complex and existing tools, New Approach to Release of CPSO Data Proposed Council was provided with an overview of a proposed strategy that At the September Council meeting, this item will be brought back for decision. such as the Release of Physician Information in Batch Form Policy do not address all relevant considerations. The proposed strategy – with its vision, decision-making tool and governance structure – will enhance the consistency of responses to datasharing requests, and will enable the College to respond to requests in a more timely manner. It would also ensure that the College would be a responsible steward of data while still allowing us to contribute to knowledge. We are now live tweeting Council Follow us at cpso_ca for vote results and more! Learn more about upcoming Council meetings The upcoming Council meeting agenda and background materials are posted on our website (www.cpso.on.ca) up to two weeks prior to Council meetings. These materials remain posted until we report on the major actions taken and issues discussed at the meeting in Council Update. 2014 Council meeting dates: September 4 and 5; December 4 and 5 12 DIALOGUE • Issue 2, 2014