Public Health Act 1997 (Tas) #
Section 147 states that a person must not disclose any information relating to an individual obtained by the person for the purposes of, or relating to, the administration of the Act from which the identity of the individual is reasonably ascertainable. However, disclosure is permitted in certain circumstances including where:
- the individual’s written consent has been obtained
- disclosure is for the diagnosis, clinical assessment, treatment or counselling of the individual
- disclosure is for the management, detection, notification, treatment or prevention of the spread of HIV
- disclosure is for managing a threat to public health
- disclosure is required by the Act or another Act.
Section 147 also prohibits disclosure of information from which the identity of a business or premises is reasonably ascertainable, unless the disclosure is permitted. For a list of all circumstances in which disclosure is permitted, refer to s 147.
