Protecting Information Rights – Advancing Information Policy

CONTACT US: 1300 363 992

We're now a part of the Office of the Information Commissioner. Go to www.oaic.gov.au to find out more.

Site Changes

On 1 November 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner was integrated into the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and a new website established at www.oaic.gov.au.

Note 1: Major changes to the Privacy Act 1988 will come into effect in March 2014. Agencies, businesses and not for profits need to start preparing for these changes. For more information go to our privacy law reform page at www.oaic.gov.au
Note 2: From 12 March 2013 content is no longer being added to, or amended, on this site, consequently some information may be out of date. For new privacy content visit the www.oaic.gov.au website.

Where can I get further information about healthcare identifiers?

The Healthcare Identifier Service enquiries line is 1300 361 457 or they can be contacted by email on: healthcareidentifiers@humanservices.gov.au.

Further information is available at:

For individuals: www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/medicare/healthcare-identifiers-service and http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/pacd-ehealth-consultation-faqs

For health providers: www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/health-identifier/index.jsp .