December 2007

The Electronic Data Transfer (EDT) service is a vehicle for the electronic transmission of files to and from your EDT mailbox to the ministry's mainframe computer. EDT has specific technical requirements and is accessed either via a long distance direct dial telephone call, Bell Canada Datapac line or External Network Access (ENA) through Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). EDT uses the Government of Ontario Network (GONet). EDT is a secure method of sending and receiving information. Only authorized users with a registered EDT User ID and password can access the ministry's EDT service.

The Electronic Data Transfer Reference Manual is available for download below.

Electronic Data Transfer Reference Manual 101 pages | 527 Kb | PDF

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All possible measures are exerted to ensure accuracy of the contents of this manual; however, the manual may contain typographical or printing errors. The public is cautioned against complete reliance upon the contents hereof without confirming the accuracy and currency of the information contained herein. The Crown in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, assumes no responsibility for any person's use of the material herein or any costs or damages associated with such use.