Further information on privacy laws and principles is available on the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s website.
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners guidance ‘Privacy and managing health information in general practice’.
State-based health information confidentiality laws #
In addition to obligations imposed under relevant privacy legislation, there are various provisions in state and territory health legislation relating to confidentiality of health information (summarised in the preceding sections). For more information about specific legal requirements in each state or territory, refer directly to the applicable legislation and seek legal advice.
