SunMed Skin & Medical Privacy Policy

At SunMed Skin & Medical, we understand that your privacy is important to you. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information about you in a variety of ways, including:

• When you register as a patient at our clinic.
• When you schedule an appointment.
• When you visit our website or use our online services.
• When you communicate with us by phone, email, or other means.
• The types of personal information we collect may include your name, address, contact information, date of birth, Medicare number, medical history, and other health information.

Use of Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide you with medical care and services.
• Bill you for services rendered.
• Communicate with you about your appointments and care.
• Improve the quality of our services.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• We will not use your personal information for any other purpose without your consent.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to:

• Other health care providers involved in your care.
• Medicare and other health insurers.
• Government agencies, as required by law.
• Third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services.
• We will only disclose your personal information with your consent, unless otherwise required by law.

Data Security

We take steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These steps include:

• Using secure storage facilities for paper records.
• Using password protection and encryption for electronic records.
• Limiting access to your personal information to authorised personnel.
• Training our staff on privacy policies and procedures.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, and update your personal information. You also have the right to request that we delete your personal information.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Officer at [insert contact information].

Additional Information

This Privacy Policy is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.

For more information about your privacy rights, you can visit the website of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/.

We hope this Privacy Policy helps you understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.