What will happen to my personal information?

When you participate in a clinical research study, you will be asked to provide your contact information as well as certain personal information regarding your medical history and medication that you are taking. This essential information is necessary to protect you as well as to ensure your well-being. Also, note that each member of the research team is sworn to confidentiality and that your records will remain confidential in accordance with current laws and regulations. In fact, according to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, every person has a right to respect for his private life; it is a fundamental right. It states that every person has a right to the safeguard of his dignity, honour and reputation, right to respect for his private life and right to respect of professional secrecy.