Privacy Statement

Practice Assist complies with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 in the collection, storage and disposal of data.

What personal information do we collect?

Practice Assist collects personal information through documents such as forms, resumes, submissions, interviews and business transactions, general submitted directly by the individual or relevant organisation. This information may include details such as name. age, date of birth, occupation, contact details, financial and other information which is necessary in order to conduct our business.

How is personal information used?

Personal information will only be used for the purposes stated at the time of collection and will not be used for any purpose other than reasonably expected.

Your personal information may be used to:

  • Deliver services that you request
  • Provide you with further information about services
  • Personalise and customise your experience with Practice Assist
  • Assist Practice Assist to manage and enhance its services
  • Communicate with you
  • Promote and market other products and services of Practice Assist or related and approved third party organisations which we consider may be of interest to you

Practice Assist does not disclose personal or sensitive information on an individual basis. Aggregated, identified and de-identified data may be provided to relevant agencies for the purposes of facilitating relevant health and medical research planning or for assisting in or developing services and service delivery considered to be of the benefit of stakeholders. We do not disclose personal information for direct marketing purposes. Practice Assist does not disclose personal information to third parties overseas without the individual’s or organisation’s consent.

Access to your personal information

You have a right to access your personal information. To do so, a written request should be addressed to the Practice Assist Help Desk. Proof of identity will also be required to ensure that personal information is provided only to the correct individual or organisation.

 Should you wish to update your personal information you can do so by contacting Practice Assist and outlining the information to be updated.

Security and management of personal information

Practice Assist will take all reasonable effort to secure the protection of personal information. Our staff respects the confidentiality of personal information and the privacy of individuals and organisations and will only access information to perform work related business. Practice Assist will take all reasonable effort to ensure that personal information is maintained in a current, accurate and complete manner.

Agreement

Completing and submitting surveys, forms and applications denotes agreement to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information as described.

Complaints

If you have any queries about our privacy statement or complaints regarding how your personal information is being managed, please contact Practice Assist.

Contact information

All requests in relation to personal information should be directed to:

Help Desk Coordinator
Practice Assist
Level 2, 1 Hood Street
Subiaco WA 6008

 

Practice Assist acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners and Elders of this country and recognises the significant importance of their cultural heritage, values and beliefs and how these contribute to the positive health and wellbeing of the whole community.

Disclaimer
While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.