The Australian Government introduced new legislation that came into effect on 21st December 2001. The legislation amended the Privacy Act 1988 to further protect the privacy of individuals. The laws regulate ways in which organisations collect, use, disclose, secure information and give people access to personal information. For more information please visit www.privacy.gov.au or phone the office of Privacy Commissioner on 1300 363 992.
Coast Anaesthesia provides a booking and billing service for a group of independent anaesthetists and their practices. Coast Anaesthesia respects and upholds an individual’s rights to privacy protection under the National Privacy Principles, in relation to how it collects, uses, discloses and holds all personal information. Coast Anaesthesia has a detailed policy and set of procedures to ensure that only authorised staff have access to any personal information obtained whilst conducting the normal business requirements and activities for the anaesthetists of Coast Anaesthesia.
Security
Coast Anaesthesia has implemented state of the art technology and security policies and procedures to ensure that all information collected, or used, is stored in a secure environment. Any information that requires disposal is either shredded or disposed of in locked security bins.
Website
The website of Coast Anaesthesia provides information on a range of items. Coast Anaesthesia does not track your movements through the information section of our website or your visits to other websites. Coast Anaesthesia contains links to other sites, however is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. Should you utilise the website for enquiries, information obtained from your email enquiry will not be used for any other purpose without your consent, and will not be passed on to any other third party. Should you have any further information relating to your details within Coast Anaesthesia, please contact the Business Manager on 03 95093322.