The collection of clients’ private information is an important everyday task for many businesses. Private information helps businesses across a range of industries to give their clients the best possible service. However, in particular, providers of health services use personal information to tailor treatment and exercise regimes to the specific needs of clients and patients. Read More...

What measures are considered reasonable to safeguard private information held by businesses under Australian law? This question was partly answered through an investigation by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in 2014. The investigation found that the Pound Road Medical Centre (PMRC) in Melbourne had breached the Privacy Act 1988. This followed a Read More...