Wednesday, January 14, 2026
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET | Online
Presented by Nadia Jandali Chao, LLM, LLB, CIPP/C, CIC.C

Description:

This introductory webinar offers social workers a clear and concise overview of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), focusing on the legal obligations and privacy responsibilities specific to their profession. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the key principles of PHIPA, the types of personal health information protected by the law, and practical guidance on safeguarding sensitive information in daily practice. Learners should attend due to the nature of their work and handling sensitive health information regularly. This session ensures participants begin with a clear, practical foundation in PHIPA, equipping them to confidently meet their privacy obligations and reduce the risk of breaches.

Presenter Bio:

With over twenty years of experience, Nadia Jandali Chao is a corporate and privacy lawyer recognized for leadership in both private practice and in-house roles. Formerly General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Cancer Care Ontario, Nadia managed legal and privacy teams protecting some of Canada’s most sensitive health data. Nadia later led legal and privacy functions at a healthtech start-up before becoming a Partner at Lerners LLP in Toronto, advising clients on privacy, health law, and risk management. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (Canada) and IAPP Advisory Board member, Nadia recently completed her Master of Laws in Privacy and Cybersecurity at Osgoode Hall and is listed in the 2025 and 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for Privacy and Data Security Law.

Pricing:

• OASW Members: Free (OASW member ID # required)
• Non-Members: $20 + HST per webinar

NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:
OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.

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