Although Microsoft Teams is a secure platform, there is always a possibility that the security of the platform could be compromised. To protect your privacy, we:
• Admit only those participants who have registered for the group.
• Request online participants turn on their camera during introductions (after which participation using camera is optional).
• Request participants turn off their camera while attending to private needs (e.g., diaper changes).
• Request that participants do not share personal health information in the chat (e.g., health card number).
• Request registered participants do not share the group link with people who are not registered. If you have friends that would like to join our group, ask them to register.
• Do not audio record or take images of the group.
• Request that participants do not record or taking images during the group.
• Request that only parents (and their children) who have registered to participate be present during the online group. If your partner or someone else would like to participate in the group, please let us know by using the private chat box and we can discuss their participation for that particular session of the group.
Additionally, you can protect your privacy by participating from a private space. Check your surroundings before logging on with the awareness that others in the program can see you and your surroundings. SMDHU staff will also be in a private space during the program.
SMDHU public health nurses keep information shared in the group in a confidential health record according to SMDHU privacy policies. Should you ever need access to those files you have the right to do so.
In addition, if there are concerns regarding the safety and well-being of your child or the potential for harm to yourself or others, SMDHU is required to report to the appropriate agencies.