PRIVACY
POLICY.
SI Vascular Care is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and health information.
This policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Data
Protection.
A comprehensive breakdown of how your clinical and personal data is collected, secured, and strictly managed.
Information Collection
SI Vascular Care collects personal and health information essential for providing specialist medical care. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Demographic and contact details.
- Comprehensive medical history, imaging, and test results.
- Medicare, DVA, and private health fund details.
Use & Disclosure
Your health information is used exclusively to ensure the highest standard of clinical care. We may disclose your information to:
- General Practitioners and referring specialists to maintain continuity of care.
- Allied health professionals (e.g., podiatrists, physiotherapists) involved in your multidisciplinary treatment.
- Hospitals, day surgery units, and pathology/radiology services.
- Medicare, private health insurers, and debt collection agencies for billing and administrative purposes.
Data Security
We employ stringent physical and electronic security measures to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. All digital patient records are stored on encrypted, highly secure servers that comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Access & Correction
You have the right to access the personal and clinical information we hold about you. If you believe any information is inaccurate, incomplete, or out of date, please contact our practice manager. We will take reasonable steps to correct your records to ensure clinical safety and accuracy. Requests for medical records must be submitted in writing.
Digital Privacy
When you visit the SI Vascular Care website, we may collect non-identifiable data (such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited) via cookies and analytics tools. This data is used solely to optimize website functionality and improve patient user experience. Online forms submitted via this site are transmitted using secure, encrypted protocols.
Questions or Complaints?
If you have any queries about our Privacy Policy, or if you have a complaint regarding a suspected privacy breach, please contact our Practice Manager immediately.