Victorian Current Acts

HEALTH RECORDS ACT 2001 - SECT 6

The objects of this Act are—

        (a)     to require responsible handling of health information in the public and private sectors;

        (b)     to balance the public interest in protecting the privacy of health information with the public interest in the legitimate use of that information;

        (c)     to enhance the ability of individuals to be informed about their health care or disability services;

        (d)     to promote the provision of quality health services, disability services and aged care services.