New South Wales. Health data. Act
HRIP ActHealth Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW)
In force
Partly verified
Medium confidence.HPP count and commencement from general knowledge. [Link: NSW Legislation current in-force version]
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Sets 15 Health Privacy Principles applying to NSW public agencies and private-sector health service providers and organisations holding health information in NSW.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Unlike most state laws, binds private-sector organisations handling health information.
- SaaS relevance
Health-tech SaaS holding NSW health records may be directly covered, not just through contract.
§2Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§3Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text legislation.nsw.gov.au
- Authority
- Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC)
§4Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- New South Wales
§5Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Medium confidence.
Partly verified
Medium confidence.HPP count and commencement from general knowledge. [Link: NSW Legislation current in-force version]