Health Information and the Privacy Act 1988 - A Short Guide for the Private Health Sector (January 2002)

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and the A short guide for the private health sector December 2001   This Guide provides a brief introduction to the Commonwealth privacy law covering the private health sector. For private sector health service providers, the amended Privacy Act 1988 takes effect from 21 December 2001. This Guide does not describe the law in...

Is Your Small Business Exempt?

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My Health My Privacy My Choice - a consumer's guide to privacy and health information (November 2002)

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In December 2001, all Australians were given new privacy rights. These rights protect the way your health information is handled by private health service providers and many other private sector organisations. My Privacy, My Choice The Privacy Act 1988 now includes ten National Privacy Principles or NPPs. These principles set the min...

Some Privacy Issues for Doctors (December 2001)

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For the first time in Australia, there is comprehensive privacy law covering the private sector. The Privacy Act 1988 has been amended to cover most private sector organisations, including all health service providers in Australia regardless of size. The new law operates from 21 December 2001. Privacy and Health Care Most people con...

Some Privacy Issues for Pharmacists (December 2001)

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For the first time in Australia, there is comprehensive privacy law covering the private sector. The Privacy Act 1988 has been amended to cover most private sector organisations, including all health service providers in Australia regardless of size. The new law operates from 21 December 2001. Privacy and Health Care Most people con...

private i - your ultimate privacy survival guide

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Whether you never think about privacy or always do, this publication is for you. It’ll tell you what some of the privacy issues are that you may face, some of the pitfalls to avoid, and who to turn to for help if your privacy has been affected.

Guide to Privacy for Small Business

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My Privacy My Choice

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Privacy Checklist for Small Business

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Snapshot of the Privacy Act for Small Business

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