TCL supports and is bound by the Privacy Act 1998 & Information Privacy Act 2009.
TCL is committed to ensuring:
- protection of the privacy and confidentiality of the Client and employees;
- that personal files are only available to the person concerned, their Support Person/ Advocate, parents or guardians and staff who are associated with the person;
- that the personal information collected, used or disclosed is accurate, complete and up to date;
- that all staff will receive training in awareness of the current Australian Privacy Principles;
- that TCL will not proceed with the person’s assessment and ISP processes unless the Client or their authorised representative has provided consent; and
- that feedback will be sought from Clients on their level of satisfaction with the privacy procedures within TCL and the handling of Client Files.
Privacy Breech Response Plan
- Any breech of privacy would be reported to the Officer of the Australian Information Commissioner https://www.oaic.gov.au/
Privacy relates to many areas including:
- the right not to be watched;
- the right not to have conversations listened to without consent;
- the right not to be reported upon without consent; and
- not be the focus of uninvited public attention.