PIPA & Associations

Question 1

FOIP

Answer 1

Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy

-Started in 2000
-Concerned w/ large institutions or organizations

Question 2

PIPA

Answer 2

Personal Information Protection Act

-Most recent version in 2004
-Concerned with private sector groups (MTs)

Question 3

MTAA

Answer 3

Massage Therapists Association of Alberta

Question 4

NHPC

Answer 4

Natural Health Practitioners of Canada

Question 5

CMMOTA

Answer 5

Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association

Question 6

CSMTA

Answer 6

Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association

Question 7

CRMTA

Answer 7

Certified Registered Massage Therapists Association

Question 8

Why belong to an association?

Answer 8

-Liability insurance
-Proof of legitimacy
-Professional image
-Further training
-Work with insurance clients
-Interact with other professionals
-Name/contact info on website
-Group benefits