THE COTTAGE SURGERY PTY LTD ACN 093 271 393 collects your personal information for purposes related to (or in the case of sensitive information, directly related to) our functions or activities, including facilitating the delivery of health services to you from your health practitioner, informing you of services which may be relevant to you and to communication with you on behalf of your health practitioner. We may not be able to facilitate the delivery of health services from your health practitioner to you if you do not provide this information. Your personal information may be disclosed to our related corporate bodies, health practitioners and third-party service providers. Your personal information is kept private and secure, as required by federal and state privacy laws.
The practice is fully computerized and is committed to maintaining your privacy. Your medical record is a confidential document which is kept securely and is only available to your GP and authorised members of staff. The Cottage and GPs comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and a copy of the policy is available on request.
