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Health information OAIC

WebHealth information. Australian privacy law has strict rules about how a health service provider can collect, use and disclose your health information. If you feel your …

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Guide to health privacy OAIC

WebA guide to help health services providers understand their obligations under the Privacy Act 1988, and embed good privacy in their practice.

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Health and medical research OAIC

Webdiagnosing or treating a person's illness, disability or injury. recording a person’s physical or psychological health for the purposes of assessing, maintaining, improving or managing …

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What is health information

WebHealth information is any personal information about your health or disability. It includes information or opinion about your illness, injury or disability. Some examples of health …

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About My Health Record OAIC

WebAbout My Health Record. Your My Health Record is an online summary of your health information, such as your medicines, any allergies you may have, and your medical …

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Taking photos of patients OAIC

WebMost smartphones and tablets have a digital camera and can save and store thousands of images. Some mobile device applications (apps) have been developed to store and …

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What is an individual healthcare identifier

WebAn individual healthcare identifier (IHI) is a unique 16-digit number the My Health Record system uses to identify an individual. It also helps healthcare providers communicate …

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Manage your My Health Record OAIC

WebMy Health Record for people under 18. If you are under 14 years old, your parent or guardian is an authorised representative and manages your record for you. They can …

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Chapter 3: Using or disclosing health information OAIC

WebReasonably expected and directly related. You can use or disclose a patient’s health information if: the patient would reasonably expect you to use or disclose the information …

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Guide to health privacy

WebIntroduction and key concepts. Chapter 1: Key steps to embedding privacy in your health practice. Chapter 2: Collecting health information. Chapter 3: Using or disclosing health …

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Security and Access policies – Rule 42 guidance OAIC

WebHealthcare provider organisations have certain obligations under the My Health Records Act 2012 and My Health Records Rule 2016.. Rule 42 of the My Health Records Rule …

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Introduction and key concepts OAIC

WebImplied consent arises where you can infer from the circumstances, and the conduct of the patient, that consent is being given to the handling of the health information. The key …

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Healthcare identifiers OAIC

WebHealthcare identifiers. The OAIC is the independent regulator of the privacy aspects of the Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010 (HI Act) and the Healthcare Identifiers Regulations 2010 …

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Guide to mandatory data breach notification in the My Health …

WebIntroduction. This guide provides details of the mandatory data breach notification obligations under the My Health Records Act 2012 (Cth).. This guide is …

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Individual healthcare identifiers on COVID-19 digital

WebPublication date: 3 March 2022. This guidance is for any entity or individual that collects a person’s COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate. Prior to 3 December 2022, COVID-19 …

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Privacy for not-for-profits, including charities OAIC

WebTips for good privacy practice. Adopting a privacy by design approach is the most efficient and effective way to protect privacy

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Queensland Privacy Awareness Week 2024 launch OAIC

WebAcknowledgement of Country. The OAIC acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and …

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State and territory privacy legislation OAIC

WebAcknowledgement of Country. The OAIC acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and communities.

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Privacy Awareness Week joint statement by Privacy Authorities …

WebPrivacy regulators from across Australia have issued a joint statement to mark the start of Privacy Awareness Week.

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Chapter 6: APP 6 Use or disclosure of personal information

Web6.16 APP 6.1 (a) permits an APP entity to use or disclose personal information for a secondary purpose where the individual has consented to the use or disclosure. 6.17 …

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