Respecting Privacy

As a visitor at CGMH you are asked to respect the privacy of patients and visitors. Photography, videography and audio recording is not permitted while inside CGMH

We also kindly ask you set your cell phones to vibrate.

Does CGMH use video surveillance?

Yes, CGMH does use closed circuit video surveillance (CCTV) for safety and security reasons.

Requests for access to video surveillance can be directed to the Regional Privacy Office.

Can I record video/audio or take photographs while at CGMH?

All visitors to CGMH are reminded of the importance of respecting privacy. To protect the privacy of those around you, please ask for permission from CGMH (care team or Corporate Communications) before taking pictures or making an audio/visual recording. Recording other patients without their consent is against the law. Recording other people’s conversations is also against the law.

Individuals reserve the right to refuse consent for videotaping, audiotaping, or photography. Any recording against the explicit refusal of consent will be considered a form of harassment. If at any point in time a recording is obstructive, disruptive, targeted or harassing towards a particular individual, Security will be contacted.

It is important to respect the privacy, confidentiality and safety of other patients, visitors, physicians, staff, students, and volunteers. Thank you for helping us protect individuals’ privacy.