AIDS Committee of Windsor: Confidentiality

For some people, thinking about accessing services at an AIDS organization can be frightening. Most people do not want others to know, or if they are HIV negative, do not want people assuming that they are HIV positive. The staff at the AIDS Committee of Windsor are committed to your confidentiality and privacy. All staff of the ACW are required to sign the following confidentiality agreement upon employment:

"In the course of my work with the AIDS COMMITTEE OF WINDSOR (ACW), I may learn certain facts of a highly confidential nature about individuals who are part of the Committee or are receiving support from the ACW. Examples of such information are names, medical condition and treatments, finances, living arrangements, employment, sexual orientation, and relations with family members. Names of AIDS Committee of Windsor members and volunteers are also considered confidential.

Whether confidential information becomes available to me in the normal performance of my duties, or in any other manner, or through previous contact, I agree to exercise all reasonable care and caution so as not to disclose such information to any person not affiliated with the AIDS Committee of Windsor and authorized by the AIDS Committee of Windsor to have such information, without the specific consent of the individual to whom such information pertains.

I further agree to abide by the philosophical and policy guidelines of the AIDS Committee of Windsor as long as I am a Volunteer / Member / Board Member / Staff representing the AIDS Committee of Windsor. Should my association with the AIDS Committee of Windsor cease, I agree to hold in confidence any confidential information I may have in my possession. I am aware that the continuing obligation to respect confidentiality is enforceable by law.

I have read and understand the AIDS Committee of Windsor Policies on Confidentiality. I understand that a breach of this agreement could result in the termination of my association with the AIDS Committee of Windsor."