LIVE WEBINAR

Behind The Files: Record Keeping Requirements for Psychologists

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM MDT

Join the LIVE webinar on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
  • 3 Hours
  • English
  • $115.00
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Note: If you can’t attend live, the webinar will be available on-demand afterward.
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overview
This webinar provides essential guidance on legal, ethical, and risk management considerations related to record retention, privacy laws, cross-jurisdictional compliance, and liability protection.
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Certification included
This webinar is eligible for 3 Continuing Education (CE) Credits on behalf of the Canadian Psychological Association.
ABOUT THE WEBINAR
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PRESENTATION MATERIALS
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Before the live webinar, the following will be accessible for your use:
  • Speaker Slide Deck
  • Resource Links
  • Downloadable PDFs
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Psychologists across Canada must navigate complex document retention regulations that vary by jurisdiction. When thinking about document retention, psychologists must be aware of privacy laws, standards of practice, and ethical considerations that must guide their decisions on their clinical records. This is particularly important for psychologists who offer services in multiple provinces and who may be subject to competing requirements.

This webinar, led by legal professional Kathleen Starke of Stewart McKelvey will provide essential guidance on legal, ethical, and risk management considerations related to record retention, privacy laws, cross-jurisdictional compliance, and liability protection.
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 Retention periods and best practices across Canadian jurisdictions. Learners will understand the laws governing retention periods and how to determine what retention periods might apply to them.
 Privacy law considerations in psychological practices. Learners will develop strategies to identify and reduce risks related to privacy.
 Legal risks and how psychologists can protect themselves. Learners will understand how to identify potential legal issues related to document retention and how to reduce the risks for themselves. 
 Document storage and destruction. Learners will understand best practices for document storage and destruction.
 The importance of succession planning for psychological practices. Learners will assess real-life examples and understand the importance of having a plan for psychological records in the case they become unable to act. 
MEET THE SPEAKER

Kathleen A. Starke

Kathleen Starke is a lawyer with Stewart McKelvey, one of Canada's 20 largest law firms. Stewart McKelvey delivers strategic, full-service legal solutions through lawyers and innovative support teams to clients across Canada.

Kathleen works closely with both professionals and professional regulators to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices when it comes to governance and disciplinary issues. Kathleen has a deep understanding of the legal complexities facing professionals and their regulators and can provide practical solutions to these issues.  

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