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Access to public health records and information: so, who wants to …

WEBApril 28, 2021 Access to public health records and information: so, who wants to know? FOI; Health information; transparency; Victorian Public Health Sector FOI forum aims to …

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URL: https://ovic.vic.gov.au/mediarelease/access-to-public-health-records-and-information-so-who-wants-to-know/

Release of health records held by Victorian public sector agencies

WEBIndividuals seeking access to their own health records is the most common request for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act).However, …

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COVID-19 and Privacy Considerations

WEBThis guidance is intended to help Victorian public sector organisations and health providers (both public and private sector) that handle health information understand their privacy …

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Privacy law – an overview – Office of the Victorian Information

WEBFor guidance and resources on how to interpret and administer the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) including how to process FOI requests, calculate access charges and …

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Freedom of Information

WEBResources for the public and individuals Learn how to find government information, make a freedom of information request, request an amendment to personal information, make a …

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Biometrics and Privacy – Issues and Challenges – Office of the

WEBBiometrics also presents challenges to other, broader elements of privacy. For example, the use of biometrics for surveillance or monitoring purposes may infringe on people’s …

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IPP Guidelines – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

WEBFor guidance and resources on how to interpret and administer the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) including how to process FOI requests, calculate access charges and …

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Child Information Sharing Scheme and Privacy

WEBOne of the guiding legislative principles of the Scheme is that information sharing entities only share confidential information to the extent necessary to promote the wellbeing or …

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Overview – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

WEB1.2. These Guidelines are intended for individuals working with the IPPs under the PDP Act. They indicate how the Information Commissioner interprets and applies the IPPs, and …

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Your privacy rights

WEBThere are 8 specific exceptions to this rule. These apply where your information could be used or disclosed for the following reasons: for another related purpose that someone …

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Privacy Impact Assessment Guide – Office of the Victorian …

WEBWhat is a PIA? A PIA is a process for analysing a program’s impact on individuals’ information privacy. The process of conducting a PIA can help to identify potential …

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‘BO3’ and Department of Health and Human Services (Freedom of

WEBAll references to legislation in this document are to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) unless otherwise stated.. Notice of Decision. I have …

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The FOI complaint process – Office of the Victorian Information

WEBIf there is a problem with how a Victorian public sector agency or Minister processes or handles your freedom of information (FOI) request, you can complain to OVIC.This page …

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Social media and privacy – engaging with the community

WEBUsing social media to engage with the community. Social media is a useful way for public sector organisations to circulate information and engage with citizens, partners, and …

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Section 39 – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

WEB1.1. Section 39 gives individuals (or their next of kin) the right to ask an agency or Minister to amend a document containing the individual’s (or a deceased person’s) personal …

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Key Concepts – Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner

WEB1.4. The PDP Act, like other privacy and anti-discrimination laws, is regarded as ‘beneficial legislation’ that should be interpreted in a way that is beneficial to those …

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