New Privacy Laws - how might these impact the supervision context?

What do you know about the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Cth), which came into effect on 11th December 2024?

An Addendum to the Explanatory Memorandum to this Act focuses specifically on the misuse of information or "serious invasions of privacy" in the healthcare industry - which definitely suggests this is something you should be familiar with whether you're a clinician or administrator in the general practice environment... Especially if your role involves the supervision of GPs-in-Training.

The team of Commercial and Corporate lawyers at Avant Law have prepared this summary highlighting the need for processes and physical barriers to ensure the preservation of patient (and staff / colleague) privacy, particularly in situations unrelated to or only peripherally relating to the proper delivery of health services. 

This 1-hour webinar recording provides additional details. If you remain in any way unsure about what's needed to be in compliance with this new legislation, please use this reminder to contact your MDO, or reach out to Avant Law on 1800 867 113.