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From 12 March 2013 content is no longer being added to, or amended, on this site, consequently some information may be out of date.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.

Does the Privacy Act cover health information in the Private Sector?

Yes. For more information on how the Privacy Act covers health information in the private sector please go to Privacy and Health Information and to Frequently Asked Questions about Health Information and Privacy.

Please note that if the health information is contained in your employee record and is only used by your employer for employment purposes then it is exempted from the Privacy Act. For more information go to Information Sheet 12 - Coverage of and Exemptions from the Private Sector Provisions.