How will the Health Records Act interact with the Commonwealth Privacy Act?
The Victorian Health Records Act and the Commonwealth Privacy Act are both valid legislation, which co-exist, and apply to health information. The Health Records Act is health specific, whereas the Commonwealth Act is more general, but covers health information as ‘sensitive information’. Those organisations working in the private sector will need to comply with both Acts and the consumer can choose which Act they prefer to seek remedy for a breach of their privacy.
Related Questions
- The Commonwealth Privacy Act differs to the Health Records Act concerning some issues that are specifically addressed by the Health Records Act, which Act will apply?
- How does the Health Records Act interact with other existing Commonwealth and State legislation concerning privacy, confidentiality, secrecy, access and disclosure?
- How will the Health Records Act interact with the Commonwealth Privacy Act?
