Information Privacy has escalated to become a very sensitive issue in this society. The Collection, Use and Disclosure of personal and/or health information must be handled appropriately and in accordance with the law.
Privacy has long been regarded as part of liberty and a human right. Increasing use of computers and convergence with communication technologies makes Information Privacy more prevalent in our society. The introduction of privacy legislation in Australia, enacted at Commonwealth and later at State level, is part of a global trend in most advanced countries.
Some Australian jurisdictions have specific privacy legislation for the responsible collection and handling of personal and/or health information. In many cases, these privacy laws are complemented by legislation that relates to the right of access to an individual’s information, such as Freedom of Information laws or Health Privacy laws.
Other Australian jurisdictions do not have any Privacy laws in existence, although some have adopted non-mandatory administrative guidelines that are largely based on privacy laws.
To obtain further information on how Records Solutions can assist your organisation's Privacy requirements, contact us.
The privacy landscape in Australia is diverse and Records Solutions employ experts to assist with understanding the recordkeeping requirements in relation to the following privacy related legislation or guidelines:
Commonwealth:
Australian Capital Territory:
- A slightly amended version of the Privacy Act 1998 (Commonwealth) applies to the ACT
- Health Records (Privacy and Access) Act 1997
New South Wales:
- Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998
- Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002
Northern Territory:
Queensland:
- State Government Standards No 42 for Information Privacy – Sept 2001
- State Government Standards No 42A for Information Privacy for QLD Department of Health – Sept 2001
South Australia:
- Cabinet Administrative Instruction to comply with Information Privacy Principles - 1992
Tasmania:
- Personal Information Protection Act 2004
Victoria:
- Information Privacy Act 2000 – incorporating 10 core Information Privacy Principles (IPPs)
- Health Records Act 2001 – incorporating 11 core Health Privacy Principles (HPPs)
Western Australia:
- Currently no legislative privacy regime
Records Solutions offers privacy related services including Privacy Training & Workshops, Privacy Reviews, Development of Business Policies and/or Procedures involving privacy, and designing Data Collection Forms.
Records Solutions have also developed the Victorian Local Government Privacy Guide which is a publication that provides local councils in Victoria with guidance regarding Collection, Use and Disclosure of personal and/or health information.
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