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Advanced Physiology endeavours to provide users of its website both accurate and helpful information. This website is however not  a substitute for medical advice. For any questions relating to health or medical conditions, please seek the advice with one of our qualified staff.

The information on this website is reviewed periodically, however we cannot guarantee the accuracy, quality, reliability and suitability of the information on our website and/or third party websites.

We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage caused by use of the information provided in our website.

Overview

Our practitioners at Advanced Physiology are dedicated to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our clients. We act in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles 2014 and the privacy provisions of all applicable legislation.

This privacy policy covers all personal information we hold, that is, information, or an opinion about an individual, whose identity is apparent, or can be reasonably ascertained, from that information or opinion. This includes information we have collected from people through our office, over the phone and over the internet.

Collecting Information

 We will ensure that any information is not collected for any purposes, other than those for which we have obtained the individual’s consent, unless the law requires otherwise, or other exceptional circumstances prevail as described under the Act. If sensitive information is collected (as defined under the Act), we will treat it with the utmost security and confidentiality. 

Where an individual chooses not to provide requested information, we will advise that individual of what consequences this non-disclosure may have. For example, withholding certain information may limit our ability to provide relevant offers or services to individuals.

Disclosing Information

We will only disclose personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act. This means that personal information may be disclosed:

• For the purposes for which we have advised that we are collecting it, and for related purposes that the individual would reasonably expect
• Where we have the consent of the individual to do so
• As required by law
• Under other circumstances where permitted under the Act.

In the course of our business activities, we may need to disclose some of your personal information to relevant staff.

Unauthorised disclosure or access

Our practice is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals, we will view unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal information by our employees or contractors, as a serious breach of this policy. Appropriate action (which may include disciplinary or legal action) will be taken in such cases.

Access to personal information

Individuals will be able to access their personal information upon request. However, our practice may occasionally need to deny access to information in accordance with the exemptions contained in the Act.

Security

Our goal is to protect the personal information collected by our practice) and its associations. Personal information will be managed confidentially and securely and destroyed appropriately when no longer required. We will monitor and implement appropriate processes, to safeguard personal information.

Data quality

We will take all reasonable steps to ensure the data we collect, use or disclose is accurate, complete and up to date, and has been obtained directly from individuals or other reputable sources.

Privacy inquiries

Privacy related inquiries or concerns can be directed to our practice.

Availability and review of policy

We will make our privacy policy available upon request and will provide a link to this policy from our website. This policy will be reviewed, updated with amendments as necessary.