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Ontario Adoption Records to be Opened Published: 22 October 2008 By: Rick Roberts, Biography & Archived Articles
However, a provision for protection of complete privacy is available to those who choose to exercise it. If the adoption order was made before September 1, 2008, adopted adults and birth parents can file a disclosure veto to prevent release of the information. If you want your identifying information to be kept private, you need to file a disclosure veto prior to June 1, 2009. "No contact" notices are also an option. That means that it is possible to allow information to be released to an adoptee or birth parents, but specify that you do not want to be contacted by the other party/parties. Most family historians advocate complete access to personal adoption documentation for the principle parties -- and public accessibility to all adoption record documentation after a public privacy period of up to 100 years after the adoption. That said, we understand that there are other points of view. The Province of Ontario has taken a positive step for those who seek knowledge about their genetic roots, while providing a method to protect the privacy rights of those who wish to remain anonymus. To learn more about your rights and privacy regarding adoption in Ontario, visit the official website or call 1-800-461-2156 More Canadian Genealogy & History Resources from Global Genealogy: Shopping Cart & Order Desk Global Genealogy & History Shoppe 1-800-361-5168 ( 9-5 Monday to Friday )
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