This section explains how your personal information is managed by AHPRA and how you can access that information.
Privacy Statement and Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy applies to AHPRA, the Agency Management Committee and National Boards.
The purpose of the Privacy Policy is to ensure that practices with respect to the collection, use, disclosure and storage of personal information are open and transparent in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and that members of the public are aware of their rights under the Privacy Act in relation to the management of personal information by AHPRA. The Privacy Policy explains how your personal information will be treated as you access and interact with this website.
AHPRA endorses fair information handling practices and uses of information in compliance with its obligations under the Privacy Act. Any information provided, including identification of individuals, will be used only for the purpose/s intended unless otherwise required by law.
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Policy applies to AHPRA, the Agency Management Committee and National Boards.
The purpose of the Freedom of Information policy is to provide information and direction to enable and support members of the public to effectively exercise their rights under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (the FOI Act) in relation to documents held by AHPRA, the Agency Management Committee and National Boards. It also outlines the types of documents which may be released or exempt under the FOI Act, as well as procedures for processing FOI requests.
It is policy in AHPRA that, where appropriate, you should be able to request access to your personal information directly, without the need to make a formal application under the FOI Act. However, there are situations where it will not be appropriate to provide direct access to information, and you will be required to make a Freedom of Information application. (For example, where providing access would compromise the privacy of another person).
Disclosure Log (Information Released)
The Disclosure Log contains details of information that AHPRA has released in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) access request relevant to the national policy functions of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
See the Disclosure Log for information released to the public.
For information on making a FOI application, please see the website of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet or contact AHPRA.