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Compensation Practice Directive: #C12-5 — Authorization for Obtaining and Releasing Personal Information

This practice document provides guidance to WorkSafeBC officers regarding:

– the appropriate process for obtaining a worker’s authorization for the release of personal information to WorkSafeBC; and,

– the requirements for obtaining a worker’s or employer’s authorization to release claim file information to a representative.

Effective Date: Oct 1, 2008 File type: PDF (143 KB) Asset type: Practice Directive Practice Directive Number: C12-5