Privacy Policy
We are committed to ensuring the privacy of our patient's sensitive health information. We expect all staff to meet their obligations to collect, hold, use, and disclose health information in accordance with the:
We have systems in place to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality:
- A robust IT security policy keeps information secure.
- Health information is stored within a secure and purpose-built practice management system.
- Records being transferred reach the correct person.
- Patient information is disclosed with consent and in accordance with legislation.
- Our physical environment is arranged so that health information can't be seen or overheard.
- Health information is collected, used, and stored in accordance with legislation.
- Significant privacy breaches are reported to the Privacy Commissioner | Te Mana Mātāpono Matatapu and the affected parties.