⚡ BC's Health Professions & Occupations Act (HPOA) is now IN FORCE — April 1, 2026. Is your practice compliant? Read the legislation →
BC Healthcare Privacy Compliance

Your Virtual
Chief Privacy
Officer

KNETIC Advisors delivers expert HPOA privacy compliance for BC health practices — through full on-site assessments, ongoing Virtual CPO services, and practical guidance your team can actually use.

HPOA Compliance Checklist
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Privacy Officer DesignationHPOA requires a named Privacy Officer for every regulated practice
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Patient Data PoliciesWritten privacy policies must align with HPOA requirements
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On-Site AssessmentPhysical and digital data handling practices reviewed and documented
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Breach Response PlanMandatory breach notification procedures under new HPOA framework

⚠️ HPOA Is Now In Force — April 1, 2026

The Health Professions and Occupations Act replaces BC's Health Professions Act with new, strengthened privacy and data governance obligations for all regulated health practitioners. Non-compliance can result in disciplinary action by your regulatory college.

View Official HPOA Notice →
What We Do
Privacy Compliance,
Built for BC Health Practices

From solo practitioners to multi-site clinics, KNETIC Advisors provides the expertise and structure your practice needs to meet HPOA privacy requirements.

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Virtual Chief Privacy Officer

We act as your designated Privacy Officer — handling policy development, staff training, and regulatory correspondence on your behalf. Ongoing monthly retainer.

Ongoing Service
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Full On-Site Privacy Assessment

Comprehensive physical and operational audit of your practice. We examine how patient data is collected, stored, accessed, shared, and disposed of — with a detailed compliance report.

In-Person
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Online Privacy Risk Tool

Our structured self-assessment questionnaire gives you an instant privacy risk score. Paid reports include actionable recommendations and a compliance roadmap.

Self-Serve · Paid
Virtual CPO
Expert Privacy Leadership — Without the Full-Time Cost

Most small-to-mid BC health practices don't need a full-time Privacy Officer — they need a trusted expert on call. That's exactly what KNETIC delivers.

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Designated Privacy Officer on File

A named, qualified Privacy Officer for your practice to satisfy HPOA regulatory requirements.

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Policy Development & Maintenance

Custom privacy policies, consent forms, and data handling procedures — drafted, reviewed, and updated as regulations evolve.

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Staff Training & Awareness

Annual and onboarding privacy training for your team, tailored to your practice setting.

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Incident Response Support

When a privacy incident occurs, we guide you through breach assessment, notification, and remediation.

On-Site Assessment Process
Initial Intake & ScopingPractice type, size, EHR systems, and regulatory college identified
On-Site Assessment VisitPhysical walkthrough of patient areas, filing, reception, and IT infrastructure
Policy & Document ReviewExisting consent forms, privacy notices, and staff agreements evaluated
Risk Report DeliveredDetailed written report with HPOA compliance gaps and priority actions
Remediation SupportWe help implement recommendations or transition to ongoing Virtual CPO service
Why KNETIC
Built for BC. Built for Healthcare.

We specialize exclusively in BC healthcare privacy — not generic compliance consulting.

HPOA

Legislation Specialists

Deep expertise in the Health Professions & Occupations Act and what it means for your practice.

100%

Healthcare Focused

We work exclusively with regulated health practitioners and clinics across British Columbia.

BC

Local & On-Site

We come to you. Real on-site assessments by advisors who understand BC regulatory colleges.

vCPO

Fractional Model

Expert Privacy Officer services at a fraction of full-time cost — flexible plans for every practice size.

Your Practice Needs to Act Now

HPOA is in force. Don't wait for your college to come to you.

What We Offer

Our Services

Comprehensive privacy compliance designed specifically for BC regulated health professionals and clinics.

Service 01
Virtual Chief Privacy Officer

Your practice needs a designated Privacy Officer to satisfy HPOA requirements — but you don't need a full-time hire. KNETIC acts as your fractional CPO, providing the expertise and accountability your regulatory college expects.

  • Named Privacy Officer designation for your practice files
  • Custom privacy policy suite — intake, consent, data handling, breach response
  • Annual staff privacy training (in-person or virtual)
  • Quarterly compliance reviews and policy updates
  • Priority incident response and breach notification support
  • Liaison with regulatory college on privacy matters
Pricing
From $350/month

Based on practice size. Initial on-site assessment required.

Solo Practitioner — from $350/mo
Small Clinic (2–5 providers) — from $650/mo
Multi-Site / Group Practice — Custom quote

What's Included
Pre-Assessment QuestionnaireIntake form to scope your practice before we arrive
Full Day On-Site VisitWalkthrough of all patient touchpoints, storage, IT, and reception
Document & Policy AuditReview of consent forms, privacy notices, staff agreements, EHR settings
Written Compliance ReportFindings, HPOA gap analysis, and prioritized remediation plan
Debrief MeetingWalk-through of findings with your leadership team — Q&A included
Service 02
Full On-Site Privacy Assessment

We come to your practice and conduct a comprehensive privacy review — examining physical spaces, digital systems, staff practices, and documentation against HPOA requirements.

  • HPOA-aligned assessment framework
  • Physical and digital data flow mapping
  • Risk-rated findings: High / Medium / Low
  • Custom remediation roadmap with timelines
  • Suitable as evidence of due diligence for your college
From $1,800

Per assessment. Travel outside Metro Vancouver quoted separately.


Service 03
Online Privacy Risk Assessment

Answer questions about your practice and receive an instant risk score. A full written report with gap analysis and remediation roadmap is available for $295.

Free
Instant risk score
$295
Full report + roadmap

Ready to Get Compliant?

HPOA is in force. Book your assessment or contact us today.

Who We Are

About KNETIC Advisors

A BC-based privacy advisory firm built specifically for the healthcare sector.

KNETIC Advisors Inc. was founded to fill a critical gap in the BC healthcare landscape: the need for dedicated, practical, and affordable privacy compliance support for regulated health practitioners and clinics.

As the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) comes into force on April 1, 2026, BC's regulated health professionals face new, more stringent privacy obligations. Many practices don't have the internal capacity — or the budget — to hire a full-time Privacy Officer. KNETIC was built to change that.

We combine deep knowledge of BC's healthcare regulatory environment with hands-on, on-site assessment methodology. We don't just deliver a report and walk away — we partner with your practice to implement real, sustainable privacy practices.

Our Mission

To make meaningful privacy compliance accessible and practical for every regulated health practice in British Columbia — regardless of size.

Our Values
  • Practical over theoretical — recommendations your team can actually implement
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
  • Patient-centred — privacy compliance ultimately protects the people your practice serves
  • BC-first — deep understanding of local regulatory colleges and HPOA requirements
  • Ongoing partnership, not one-time engagements
Regulatory Coverage

KNETIC works with practices regulated under these BC colleges:

College of Physicians & Surgeons of BCMedical doctors and surgeons
BC College of Nurses & MidwivesRNs, LPNs, NPs, midwives
College of Pharmacists of BCPharmacists and pharmacy technicians
College of Dental Surgeons of BCDentists and dental specialists
CHCPBCPsychologists, social workers, OTs & more
College of Chiropractors / Optometrists of BCAnd additional regulated colleges
Incorporated in British Columbia
KNETIC Advisors Inc.
BC Corp · Privacy Advisory Services

info@kneticadvisors.ca
Get Started

Book Your Assessment

Complete the intake form below and a KNETIC advisor will reach out within one business day.

Practice Intake Form
All information is kept strictly confidential and used only to scope your assessment.


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Self-Assessment Tool

Privacy Risk Assessment

Answer 10 questions about your practice. Get an instant risk score — or purchase a full written compliance report for $295.

About This Assessment

This tool evaluates your practice's privacy posture across the key domains required under BC's Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). Takes approximately 5–8 minutes.

Your instant score is free. A detailed PDF report with gap analysis and a prioritized compliance roadmap is available for $295 — a fraction of the cost of a compliance failure.

Free instant score  |  $295  full report
Based on HPOA requirements →
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Does your practice have a designated Privacy Officer?

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When were your privacy policies last reviewed?

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Do you have a written Privacy Breach Response Plan?

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How is patient data stored?

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Do staff receive privacy training?

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Do third-party vendors access patient data (billing, EHR, labs)?

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How do you obtain and document patient consent?

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Is patient data accessible only to those who need it?

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Do you have a records retention and destruction policy?

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Has your practice reviewed HPOA privacy requirements?

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Privacy Score / 30