Health Privacy LinksThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner has created this page to assist health service providers in finding other sources of privacy advice beyond that provided by the Office. The Commissioner supports the work of representative bodies in providing advice and information on the operation of the Privacy Act in the health sector. Health service provider representative bodies that provide online privacy advice, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and case studies should contact this office if they wish to be linked to this page. Disclaimer: Please note that the following web sites were not created and are not endorsed by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. The descriptions below were supplied by the organisations listed. Royal Australian College of General PractitionersThe College has produced a number of resources relating to privacy and the management of health information, including the Handbook for the Management of Health Information in Private Medical Practice. The Handbook was produced in conjunction with the Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges and is applicable to all privately practicing medical practitioners. Privacy Kit for Private Sector Mental Health Service ProvidersThe kit gives practical assistance to providers in meeting their privacy obligations. Providers are encouraged to consider the suggestions in this kit in combination with other privacy sources, such as the Office of the Privacy Commissioners Guidelines on Privacy in the Private Health Sector. |