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Information Commissioner adopted guide on using and disclosing genetic information

On 9 May 2025, the Australian Information Commissioner adopted guidance on the use and disclosure of genetic information under the Privacy Act 1988. The guidelines aim to clarify when health service providers may use or disclose a patient’s genetic …

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2025-05-09
adopted

On 9 May 2025, the Australian Information Commissioner adopted guidance on the use and disclosure o…