Compliance & Security
Privacy Act compliance for healthcare software
Healthcare software handles sensitive health information subject to the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles. Compliance isn't a checkbox — it's architectural decisions about data collection, storage, access, and disclosure.
Common challenges
What teams struggle with
APP 11 security requirements
Reasonable steps to protect health information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access.
Consent for collection and use
Different consent requirements for treatment, research, and secondary use.
Cross-border data flows
Storing or processing health data overseas triggers additional obligations.
Data breach response
Notifiable Data Breaches scheme requires assessment and reporting within tight timelines.
How we help
Practical solutions that ship
Privacy-by-design architecture
Systems built with data minimisation, access controls, and audit logging from the start.
Privacy impact assessments
Structured PIAs for new features and data flows.
Consent management
Granular consent capture, storage, and enforcement aligned with APP requirements.
Breach response planning
Documented procedures for detecting, assessing, and notifying data breaches.
Frequently asked
Questions about privacy act healthcare australia
Does HIPAA compliance cover Australian requirements?
No. HIPAA is US-specific. Australian healthcare software must comply with the Privacy Act, My Health Records Act, and state health records legislation.
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